TAIWAN and canada held discussions about ways to boost trade ties, reports Bloomberg News.
Canada minister for international trade Mary Ng met with Taiwanese minister John Deng about a deal to promote investment.
Ms Ng highlighted Taiwan as a key trade and investment partner as Canada broadens its trade links and deepens its economic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
The two officials agreed to continue strengthening supply chain resilience and explore more business opportunities.
Meanwhile, China criticised Canada over the talks, with foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin declaring that the Canadian side should respect the one-China principle and handle relevant issues prudently.
Democratically ruled Taiwan has been trying to gain broader international recognition while finding ways to diminish its dependence on China.
In September, Taiwan asked to join the Asia-Pacific's biggest working trade deal, a move that China strongly opposes.
China has been piling military, economic, and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan in recent years.
SeaNews Turkey
Canada minister for international trade Mary Ng met with Taiwanese minister John Deng about a deal to promote investment.
Ms Ng highlighted Taiwan as a key trade and investment partner as Canada broadens its trade links and deepens its economic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
The two officials agreed to continue strengthening supply chain resilience and explore more business opportunities.
Meanwhile, China criticised Canada over the talks, with foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin declaring that the Canadian side should respect the one-China principle and handle relevant issues prudently.
Democratically ruled Taiwan has been trying to gain broader international recognition while finding ways to diminish its dependence on China.
In September, Taiwan asked to join the Asia-Pacific's biggest working trade deal, a move that China strongly opposes.
China has been piling military, economic, and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan in recent years.
SeaNews Turkey