Friday, August 26, 2022

China Issues Warning To Canadian Parliamentarians Planning To Visit Taiwan

 

The Guardian/Reuters: China warns Canada over planned Taiwan visit by parliamentarians  

Beijing threatens ‘forceful measures’ if Canada ‘interferes’ as MPs plan trade delegation to Taipei later this year 

China warned it will take “forceful measures” if Canada “interferes” in Taiwan, a week after it emerged that a delegation of Canadian parliamentarians was planning to visit the island later this year to explore trade opportunities. 

China claims Taiwan as its territory under its “one-China principle” and objects to foreign politicians visiting the island. Democratically governed Taiwan rejects China’s claims.  

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China Issues Warning To Canadian Parliamentarians Planning To Visit Taiwan  

Chinese embassy warns of 'forceful measures' after parliamentarians announce plans to visit Taiwan -- CBC  

China warns of 'forceful measures' if Canada interferes in Taiwan -- CTV News  

China Warns Of 'forceful Measures' Over Canada's Planned Taiwan Visit, Ottawa Responds -- Republic World  

Canada says lawmakers' Taiwan trip is no pretext for Chinese aggression -- Reuters

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