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china is ready to step into america’s role as world leader

In the conversation, Trump seemed to reverse course on a break with the standard US “one China” policy -- Washington does not formally recognize the government of Taiwan, which China views as a breakaway republic. . Trump had appeared to signal a change in stance by taking a phone call..

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