One-China policy
These are the priorities that both sides should be prepared to address.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The president's inner circle now has zero advisers with foreign affairs expertise.
If ever there were an impeachable offense, selling out national security for your business interests has to top the list.
The call was described as cordial with both leaders expressing best wishes to their peoples.
The two leaders have yet to speak directly.
The possibility of an American retreat from the continent and a more aggressive China has many nations in the region carefully calculating their moves.