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Written question asked by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Taiwan: Politics and Government

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which Taiwan fulfils the four requirements for statehood set out in the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States: permanent population; defined territory; an effective government; and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.

Answer

The UK's longstanding position on Taiwan, as set out in the 1972 UK-China Communique, has not changed and remains the position of this Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14933
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Politics and government Taiwan
Link
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