Donald Trump has signalled he may speak directly with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te — a move that could shatter more than four decades of US diplomatic protocol and sharply escalate tensions with China. The possible call comes as Washington weighs a massive $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, including air-defence systems, missiles and anti-drone equipment. Beijing has reacted angrily, warning the US against sending 'wrong signals' to Taiwan. The development follows Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan reportedly emerged as a major flashpoint. Could one phone call now push US-China relations towards a dangerous new phase?

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