Encore of Revival: America, December 5, 2016

Encore

While Trump made headlines in Taiwan, Taiwan made headlines in the US. Despite attempts to educate the public about Taiwan over the last decade, the Western press still misunderstands Taiwan. But, it’s always endearing watching two strangers get acquainted.

Taiwan’s president, Tsai, also in her first year, was heavily concerned about Trump at first. In the end, it seemed she read too much about him in the Western newspapers—but all the gossip columns didn’t cause any damage that a simple phone call couldn’t clear up.

Taiwan is so innocent, almost childlike. In front of the world, loudly and often, top Taiwanese leadership gleefully admits that their conventional fears about Trump—common with the American Left—were all wrong. Talking to the actual man showed the truth. Taiwan’s “come to Jesus moment” over Trump is a message to all Americans—Christians, Atheists, Liberals, and Conservatives: Talk to each other.

US conservatives praise Trump for call with Tsai | Taipei Times

Significant progress made in ties with the US: envoy | Taipei Times

How Trump’s Calls to World Leaders Are Upsetting Decades of Diplomacy | NY Times

Trump speaks with Taiwan’s president, risking China tensions | AP

U.S. president-elect, in break with practice, speaks to Taiwan’s leader | Yahoo – Reuters

Heh: First Returns From Wisconsin’s Recount Net Hillary Clinton…One Vote | Town Hall

The Real Reason Hillary Asked for a Recount | Town Hall

Oakland building where fire victims died was source of complaints | SF Gate

Green Berets in Islamic State fight frustrated with top brass micromanagement | WA Times

Stein switches tactics in Pennsylvania recount drive | Yahoo – AFP

Italian PM Matteo Renzi to resign in wake of referendum defeat | Sky News