Delegation of Canadian MPs visits Taiwan in move that incenses China
Global News
The Canadian MPs' visit comes less than two months after a high-profile visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan incensed China in August.
A group of Canadian members of Parliament are in Taiwan, a move China claims “blatantly violates the one-China principle” and “grossly interferes” with Beijing’s internal affairs.
Liberal MP Judy Sgro, who had hinted at a potential visit two months ago, tweeted out images of her visit Thursday morning.
“Canada is committed to expanding and diversifying trade, attracting global investment and creating new opportunities,” she wrote alongside images of her meeting with the Taiwan premier.
According to the Taiwanese government’s statement about the visit, Liberal MP Angelo Iacono joined Sgro, as well as Bloc Quebecois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay and Conservative MPs Richard Martel and Chris Lewis.
The release also said Sgro led the delegation in her capacity as chair of the Taiwan-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group and chair of the international trade committee.
Global News has reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office asking for comment on the trip.