Protocol

Taiwan welcomes idea of Trump talking to its president, which would be a major break in protocol

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HONG KONG — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be “happy” to speak with President Donald Trump, the Beijing-claimed island’s foreign ministry said Thursday, after Trump suggested the two leaders might talk in what would be a major break in U.S. presidential protocol and likely antagonize China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China

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WASHINGTON — From the moment President Donald Trump lands in Beijing on Wednesday, all eyes will be on how much of a spectacle the Chinese government rolls out, such as who lines up to greet him, what music is played and whether Chinese and American children wave flowers and flags. In China’s rigidly hierarchical world … Read more