Conservative MP Michael Chong meets with Taiwan president
Chong said the visit shows solidarity with Taiwan and reasserts Canadian sovereignty after Beijing warned parliamentarians against official engagement.
- On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Conservative MP Michael Chong concluded a four-day trip to Taiwan, meeting with President Lai Ching-te to demonstrate solidarity despite Beijing's warnings against official engagement.
- Tensions between the two nations escalated after China sanctioned Chong in 2021 over his criticism of Beijing's treatment of Uoghurs, and Canada ousted a Chinese diplomat in 2023 for intimidating his family in Hong Kong.
- Chong told AFP he is "reasserting Canadian sovereignty" by challenging Beijing's attempts to dictate international travel, and he severed contact with family in Hong Kong "because I don't want to put them in harm's way."
- The Chinese embassy in Ottawa claimed the visit contravenes Canada's One China Policy, yet Chong insisted that Canadian parliamentarians should continue such visits regardless of Beijing's demands.
- This trip contrasts with Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent efforts to thaw relations with China, as the Prime Minister met Chinese President Xi in January to establish a "new strategic partnership.
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Read: 2 min Conservative MP Michael Chong said Wednesday that he has shown “solidarity” with Taiwan by visiting the democratic island after China warned against such a trip. Chong, who has previously criticized Beijing over alleged human rights abuses, said that he was also “reasserting Canadian sovereignty” by not letting Beijing dictate “where we can go internationally.” China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes other countries …
Conservative MP Chong Meets With Taiwanese President
Conservative MP and foreign affairs critic Michael Chong met with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on May 20 to discuss Canada-Taiwan relations and the need for Canadian MPs to continue to visit Taiwan to foster bilateral relations. According to a readout of the meeting, Chong and Lai also discussed Taiwan’s “importance as a democracy at the front lines of threats from an authoritarian state,” peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region, suppo…
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