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President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, his transition team confirmed in a statement, a move that breaks with decades of tradition and risks a diplomatic dispute with China.

The United States and Taiwan have a strong but unofficial relationship, and Trump's phone call raises questions about whether the president-elect is seeking a policy shift.

The Trump transition team said in a statement Friday afternoon, "President-elect Trump spoke with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, who offered her congratulations. During the discussion, they noted the close economic, political, and security ties exists between Taiwan and the United States. President-elect Trump also congratulated President Tsai on becoming President of Taiwan earlier this year."

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