Bloc Leader Blanchet Meets With Taiwanese President

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet travelled to Taiwan to meet with the island nation’s president Lai Ching-te this week. His visit is the latest in a series of Canadian lawmakers travelling to Taiwan despite China’s Ottawa envoy warning against such visits. Blanchet and several members of his caucus spent more than an hour with Lai [...]
Bloc Leader Blanchet Meets With Taiwanese President

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet recently visited Taiwan and met with President Lai Ching-te. This visit is part of a growing number of Canadian lawmakers traveling to Taiwan, even as China’s envoy to Ottawa has cautioned against such actions. Blanchet and his caucus engaged in discussions regarding economic cooperation and other relevant issues during their meeting.

  • Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet met with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.
  • The visit is part of a trend of Canadian lawmakers traveling to Taiwan.
  • China’s envoy to Ottawa had previously warned against such visits.
  • Blanchet and his caucus discussed economic cooperation and other issues with President Lai.
  • Blanchet described the welcome as exceptional and the meetings as highly relevant.
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