China says there is "no room at all" for compromise on Taiwan, despite Australia urging Beijing to respect the results of elections on the self-governing island.
"We look forward to working with Dr. Lai and Taiwan’s leaders of all parties to advance our shared interests and values, and to further our longstanding unofficial relationship," said Secretary Blinken.
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China has warned against those who are "expressing congratulations" to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory for the presidency of the self-governing island being claimed by Beijing to be its own. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry