Spokesman Lu Kang said Sunday that the "one China" policy is "non-negotiable." "The government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing China," Lu said in a statement. The interview is the latest indication Trump that he will shake up the U.S.-China relationship, particularly on Taiwan, which China considers a core national interest. Beijing considers any reference to a separate Taiwanese head of state to be a grave insult. "I think Trump is handling international relations, including Sino-U.S. relations, with a businessman's logic," Tang said.

Source: New York Times January 15, 2017 02:22 UTC