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0:55Trudeau says ‘significant reflections’ are taking place about potential Canada-Taiwan trip

Asked about a potential fall visit to Taiwan by Canadian lawmakers and senators in the fall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there are “significant reflections” taking place. If approved, the trip would be part of a larger trade mission to Singapore and surrounding countries. “Canada has a longstanding position around China and Taiwan that we will ensure to respect,” he said.

Taiwan‘s defense ministry said 17 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Saturday as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

It said this included four aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line, which in normal times acts as an unofficial barrier between the two sides.

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(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by David Clarke)

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