Support from the British government for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues without the threat or use of force or coercion is sincerely appreciated, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said June 25.
According to the MOFA, the U.K.’s position is presented in the National Security Strategy 2025 report, which reiterates that the centrality of the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait to global trade and supply chains underscores the importance of regional stability to the U.K. There is a particular risk of escalation around Taiwan, the report added.
The report also said that the U.K. government does not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, and will continue to strengthen and grow ties with Taiwan in a wide range of areas, underpinned by shared democratic values.
A similar stance was also voiced by David Lammy, secretary of state for foreign, Commonwealth and development affairs, during his statement to the House of Commons on the government’s approach to China the same day. He said the U.K. will not change its long-standing position on Taiwan, and will maintain vibrant ties with Taiwan in trade, education and innovation.
The MOFA said that, following the release of the Strategic Defence Review earlier this month, the report is an integrated policy document of the UK government that demonstrates the high degree of international consensus on cross-strait peace and stability, and affirms Taiwan’s indispensable role in the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific and the world. (SFC-E)
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According to the MOFA, the U.K.’s position is presented in the National Security Strategy 2025 report, which reiterates that the centrality of the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait to global trade and supply chains underscores the importance of regional stability to the U.K. There is a particular risk of escalation around Taiwan, the report added.
The report also said that the U.K. government does not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, and will continue to strengthen and grow ties with Taiwan in a wide range of areas, underpinned by shared democratic values.
A similar stance was also voiced by David Lammy, secretary of state for foreign, Commonwealth and development affairs, during his statement to the House of Commons on the government’s approach to China the same day. He said the U.K. will not change its long-standing position on Taiwan, and will maintain vibrant ties with Taiwan in trade, education and innovation.
The MOFA said that, following the release of the Strategic Defence Review earlier this month, the report is an integrated policy document of the UK government that demonstrates the high degree of international consensus on cross-strait peace and stability, and affirms Taiwan’s indispensable role in the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific and the world. (SFC-E)
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