China: Taiwan
Commons · Question 1928 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 27 May 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking with allies to support deterrence and security in the Taiwan Strait.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 27 May 2026
Over one third of global maritime trade passes through the South China Sea. Consequently, all countries have a clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The UK's position is consistent: that any cross-Strait issues must be settled peacef...