Taiwan’s representative in Ottawa says it is “too early to draw conclusions” on whether closer relations between Canada and China will affect the fast-strengthening ties between Canada and Taiwan.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has moved to stabilize ties with Beijing as his government faces mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and volatile policy shifts from Washington. Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea late last month, marking the first formal meeting between the two leaders since 2017. He also accepted an invitation to visit China.

The diplomatic push has continued through several recent meetings between Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides pledging on November 11 to advance cooperation across trade, security, global governance, and cultural exchanges.

Asked about potential implications, Taiwan’s representative to Canada Harry Tseng (曾厚仁) urged caution. He said Taipei is closely watching Canada’s signals but stressed that public remarks do not necessarily reflect settled policy.

Tseng added that despite improved optics between world leaders, core strategic rivalries — such as those between the United States and China — remain unchanged. He also pointed to last week’s G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Canada, where members reiterated support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and backed Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.

Tseng said Taiwan will continue deepening engagement through Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy and by “steadily demonstrating our values.”