Trump defends call with Taiwanese president in series of tweets
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WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday defended in a series of tweets his decision to break with decades of American diplomatic precedent by speaking with Taiwan's leader.
"The President of Taiwan CALLED ME today to wish me congratulations on winning the Presidency. Thank you!" Trump said in a first tweet.
An hour later, he fired off a second post: "Interesting how the US sells Taiwan billions of dollars of military equipment but I should not accept a congratulatory call."
