Written question asked by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 15 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

China: Taiwan

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the increase in Chinese aerial incursions and military activity in the Taiwan Strait.

Answer: The UK has a clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. We consider the Taiwan issue one to be settled peacefully by the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion. China's continued military flights near Taiwan are part of an ongoing pattern of escalatory activity and are not conducive to peace and stability. We do not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, including increased Chinese assertiveness towards Taiwan. We have restated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait alongside our G7 partners.

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