Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is quite right, it was a very vigorous election campaign with a very interesting result, I think, for everybody observing it.
However Canada's policy has been consistent for many years. We recognize one China and we recognize the need for the government elected in Taiwan to work within the context of a policy, which is held in common by most countries, of recognizing a single China. That was accommodated in order to see its entry into the World Trade Organization.