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China: Belt and Road Initiative and Debts

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 7 March 2025UIN 34794

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department's China audit will consider (a) Chinese debt relief for low income countries and (b) China's belt and road initiative.

Answered by Catherine West

The China Audit will improve the UK's ability - both inside and outside of government - to understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities China poses. The Audit will consider the UK's economic and security interests at home and overseas, and how those interests are impacted by China. The Government is determined to pursue a consistent, long term and strategic approach to managing the UK's relations with China.

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