Canadian MPs Denounce Beijing's Sovereignty Claim Over Taiwan
- Canadian MPs unanimously rejected claims by Beijing that a 1971 UN resolution gives China sovereignty over Taiwan.
- The motion was presented by Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron and affirmed that the resolution does not assert Taiwan's status.
- This decision underscores Canada's support for Taiwan's rights amid rising Chinese military actions.
On November 6, 2023, Canadian Members of Parliament unanimously opposed Beijing's assertion that a 1971 United Nations resolution confers sovereignty over Taiwan. The motion, introduced by Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron, stated that UN Resolution 2758 does not assert Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan or determine its future. This motion arose amid increasing military pressures from China, which has ramped up incursions into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone since the inauguration of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on May 20. Canada’s parliamentary action aligns with global condemnation of China's use of this resolution to justify aggressive tactics towards Taiwan. The MPs emphasized the importance of supporting Taiwan's involvement in international organizations and reaffirming its status as a democratic entity on the world stage.