CNN Reports:
The language used by the Global Times newspaper, a provocative but state-sanctioned tabloid, went much further in its criticism of Trump. In a Monday [December 12, 2016] editorial, it described the President-elect as a “child” ignorant of foreign policy and ruled out negotiations on the “one China” issue. [1]
The Washington Post Reports:
The remark elicited an angry response from Beijing, with the Foreign Ministry expressing “serious concern” and a party-controlled newspaper calling the president-elect “as ignorant as a child.” By appearing to treat Taiwan as just a bargaining chip for trade deals, he may also have irked Taipei, experts said. [2]
Chinese Paper Calls #Trump ‘As #Ignorant As A #Child’ After #Taiwan Comment #Chinahttps://t.co/3LnpSQmXyK pic.twitter.com/yfJk2MMHrX
— Oden (@Gjallarhornet) December 12, 2016
References:
- CNN, December 12, 2016, Katie Hunt, Tim Schwarz, Eric Bradner – Beijing ‘seriously concerned’ after Trump questions ‘one China’ policy
- The Washington Post, December 12, 2016, Emily Rauhala – Trump draws rebuke after saying U.S. isn’t bound by One China policy
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