VP Hsiao Bi-khim Highlights Strong Taiwan-Canada and Taiwan-US Ties in CBC Interview.

During an exclusive interview with Chris Brown of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Taipei City, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim emphasized Taiwan’s deepening partnerships with both Canada and the United States, while underscoring the nation’s vital role in global democracy and technology.

According to the Presidential Office, Hsiao stated that Taiwan and Canada share common values rooted in freedom and democracy. She noted that both economies complement each other — Canada supplies agricultural products to Taiwan, while Taiwan contributes key technological components to Canada’s manufacturing sector.

Hsiao expressed appreciation to Ottawa for reaffirming its commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. She cited Canada’s active participation in the Indo-Pacific Strategy, including naval missions ensuring freedom of navigation, and the memorandum of understanding signed in August on dark vessel detection cooperation. The Vice President also voiced hope that Canada would support Taiwan’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Discussing Taiwan-U.S. relations, Hsiao highlighted the nations’ strong trade and technological collaboration, particularly between Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and Silicon Valley. She contrasted Taiwan’s trusted economic role with China’s coercive practices, emphasizing that Taiwan continues to support the U.S. in advancing re-industrialization and artificial intelligence development.

Referencing the acclaimed documentary Invisible Nation, Hsiao noted that it is unjust that many countries still do not formally recognize Taiwan. Nevertheless, she affirmed that Taiwan remains dedicated to contributing positively to the international community and appreciates the growing support it continues to receive globally.

Addressing global security, Hsiao stressed that peace must never be taken for granted. She reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities to deter aggression from China, sending a clear message that “war is not an option” because there can be no winners in conflict.