Chinese media offer stern warning to 'rookie' Trump

English-language China Daily newspaper warned that 'diplomatic rookie' Donald Trump needs to moderate his behaviour or he will create 'costly troubles for his country'.-AFP

Beijing (AFP) - Donald Trump is a "diplomatic rookie" who must learn not to cross Beijing on issues like trade and Taiwan, Chinese state media said Tuesday, warning America could pay dearly for his inexperience.

A protocol-shattering call with Taiwan's president followed by a Twitter tirade against Beijing's policies by the president-elect could risk upending the delicate balance between the world's two largest economies, Chinese editorials in major media outlets said.