Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that representatives of the lower house defense committee of the Canadian Parliament went to Taiwan of their own free will. According to him, however, he considers his decisions important.
“Committees and MPs make their own decisions, but I think it’s very important to show our support for democratic values and principles around the world,” Trudeau said. TASS.
As the Canadian Prime Minister has pointed out, it has been claimed that China has been acting aggressively in the Taiwan Strait lately, and this situation worries the Canadian side. He also added that Ottawa looks forward to de-escalation.
The issue of Taiwan’s status is one of the most painful for Beijing. Although most of the world’s states adhere to the “one China” policy, Taiwan or the Republic of China has been a de facto independent state since the war ended in 1949. Beijing views Taiwan as an integral part of the PRC and criticizes unauthorized contacts with Taipei.
Previously, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan issue is is the “first red line” that should not be crossed.