Taiwan elects first female president.

[Swampy]

She leads a party that wants independence from China - I'm open to that, though I think Taiwan should remain part of the China, and, possibly, reform the country from within. In any case, Asians have come a long way.

[Sir John]

I am sure she will get an urgent briefing from the US Ambassador on the facts of life in Taiwan.

facts such as "declare independence from China, and you are on your own".

SJ