“I want to talk nice about Taiwan and trade without actually signing anything or saying what we'll do.”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from the House of Commons.
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In the Foreign Affairs debate, the Conservatives questioned why the Prime Minister hasn't signed a trade agreement with Taiwan that's been ready for over a year. The Liberals denied devaluing Taiwan's importance, saying they have strong ties and will keep engaging with them. The discussion focused on Canada-Taiwan relations and trade.