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Lords Debate China: Security and Trade (IRDC Report) Vol. 824

Question for short debate

Debated : 20th of October, 2022

Moved by: Baroness Anelay (CON)

That the Grand Committee takes note of the Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee The UK and China’s security and trade relationship: A strategic void (1st Report, Session 2021-22, HL Paper 62).

Question for short debate

Debated : 20th of October, 2022

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Lords Debate China: Security and Trade (IRDC Report) Vol. 824

Question for short debate

Debated : 20th of October, 2022

Moved by: Baroness Anelay (CON)

Moved by: Baroness Anelay (CON)

That the Grand Committee takes note of the Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee The UK and China’s security and trade relationship: A strategic void (1st Report, Session 2021-22, HL Paper 62).

[EXCERPT - Lord Collins] - I repeat what has been said about the importance of our relationship with Taiwan. We absolutely support and want to see dialogue and peaceful moves to address those issues across the Taiwan Strait. We have been clear about our serious concern about China’s increasingly aggressive actions towards Taiwan and the attempts to intimidate its democratic leaders. We need to be clear about our support for that beacon of democracy. We also need to understand—I have said this about the global challenges—that we are not challenging the recognition issues that we addressed, but it is important that the globe does not miss out on the expertise that Taiwan has developed, particularly on global health. We should ensure that it is included in our discussions wherever possible.

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