Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2024. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Tsai Ing-wen

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department advised postponement of the visit to London of former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.

Answer

The UK's longstanding position on Taiwan has not changed. The UK does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan but a strong unofficial relationship based on deep and growing ties in a wide range of areas and underpinned by shared democratic values.

There is a long history of visits between the UK and Taiwan, including many conducted independently of HMG.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 9394
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Official visits Taiwan Tsai, Ing-wen
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Tsai Ing-wen

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