#taiwan

Beijing's recent large-scale military drills encircling Taiwan have sharply escalated cross-strait tensions, posing a significant challenge to global stability. For Canada, the crisis tests the core tenets of its Indo-Pacific Strategy, threatening vital trade relationships and critical semiconductor supply chains. As Ottawa navigates its complex relationship with Beijing and its commitment to democratic allies, the escalating rhetoric and military posturing in the Taiwan Strait place Canadian economic interests, regional security commitments, and the safety of its citizens under increasing pressure.