Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20161203:16:01:00
Taiwan since 1979. the u.s. does not formally recognize taiwan as an independent state. and backs beijing's claim that taiwan is a part of china. but chinese officials fear this phone call may have signaled otherwise. trump is downplaying that call. and as having any further implications tweeting this, quote, the president of taiwan called me today to wish me congratulations on winning the presidency. thank you. meanwhile, trump's senior advisor kellyanne conway says this was no different than other previous phone calls between president and world leaders. >> this president elect, i'm pretty c...