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China: Foreign Relations

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 81838

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations her Department has received from Chinese counterparts on the China Audit.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials speak regularly with the Chinese Government on a range of issues. The reaction of Chinese officials to the conclusion of the China audit is a matter of public record, and a statement from the Chinese Embassy spokesperson is available online.

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