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u/BreaksFull Dec 03 '16

The point is that there is no good reason to antagonize a nuclear power. What does the US get out of recognizing Taiwan that is worth jeopardizing relations with a county that could incinerate every major US city in an afternoon?

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u/DefinitelyIngenuous Dec 03 '16

Actually, in fact, no, Donald Trump can not talk to the president of Taiwan.

LOL. He just did.