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Written question asked by Alicia Kearns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Taiwan: Asian Development Bank

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to Questions 129898 and HL14926 on Taiwan: International Relations, if she will correct the record and state Taiwan is a full member of the Asian Development Bank rather than an observer.

Answer

The Government recognises that Taiwan participates in the Asian Development Bank as a full member economy under the designation "Taipei, China" and is happy to correct the record in this respect.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
323
Session
2026-27
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Subjects
Asian Development Bank Taiwan
Link
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