Written question asked by Simon Kirby (Conservative) on Friday, 26 September 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2014. It was answered by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 October 2014 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
China: Japan
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has participated in discussions on resolving tensions between the People's Republic of China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Whilst the UK does not take a position on the underlying question of sovereignty, we have a clear interest in maintaining regional peace and stability. We have urged both China and Japan to resolve the matter peacefully and in accordance with international law.
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- 209363
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- China Japan Disputed territories
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