NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen on Friday in a major departure from decades of U.S. policy in Asia. <br /> <br /> <br />Trump tweeted last Friday, “The President of Taiwan CALLED ME today to wish me congratulations on winning the Presidency. Thank you!” <br /> <br /> <br />About and hour later, he then tweeted, “Interesting how the U.S. sells Taiwan billions of dollars of military equipment but I should not accept a congratulatory call.” <br /> <br /> <br />During an approximately 10 minute phone call, Tsai and Trump talked about improving Taiwan’s economy and strengthening its defense. <br /> <br /> <br />Tsai expressed hope the U.S. and Taiwan would “establish a closer cooperative relationship.” <br /> <br /> <br />Trump also congratulated Tsai on her election win earlier this year. <br /> <br /> <br />Whether or not Trump intentionally or unknowingly set off this latest diplomatic crap storm, it’s a good thing for Taiwan. <br /> <br /> <br />As for how China is going to react and what they’re going to say — who cares?
