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Treasury: China

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 25 April 2025UIN 45903

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether (a) she and (b) her officials discussed the China audit with (i) Ministers and (ii) officials in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ahead of her visit to the People's Republic of China.

Answered by Emma Reynolds

The UK Government is carrying out an audit to examine the UK's interests with respect to China to improve our ability to understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities China poses.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has discussed various topics, including the China audit, with the Secretary of State of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. HM Treasury officials speak regularly with officials in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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