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China: National Security

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 July 2025UIN 65006

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much of the £290 million FCDO transformation fund announced in the National Security Strategy will be directed towards countering potential threats posed by China.

Answered by Catherine West

National Security is the first duty of government. As the National Security Strategy said on China, we will increase our China capabilities across the national security system to strengthen our ability to engage, as well as to enhance our resilience and readiness.

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