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China: Foreign Relations

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 45904

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he expects the China audit to be (a) completed and (b) published.

Answered by Catherine West

We are carrying out an audit of the UK's interests with China, so we can understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities China poses. This is a comprehensive exercise, which is important to get right. Whilst we have never committed to a specific date, the process will conclude in due course and we intend to share elements of the Audit publicly. Some parts will remain confidential, in order not to compromise UK interests.

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