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May 17th, 2026

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Globe and Mail

Conservative MP Michael Chong visits Taiwan to meet President, in defiance of China

Canadian Conservative MP Michael Chong is set to meet Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday, a visit that directly defies warnings issued by China's ambassador. The trip signals a willingness among some Western lawmakers to push back against Beijing's pressure to isolate Taiwan diplomatically. Chong has long been a prominent critic of Chinese government interference and his presence in Taipei carries pointed symbolic weight.

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