Baroness Chapman of Darlington, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2654):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to establishing a cybersecurity dialogue with Taiwan similar to the UK–Singapore Cyber Dialogue; and whether they intend to support Taiwanese participation in the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, to address shared cybersecurity challenges. (HL2654)
Tabled on: 19 November 2024
Answer:
Baroness Chapman of Darlington:
The UK-Singapore Cyber Dialogue held on 13 June 2023 in London was followed by a second iteration in Singapore from 12-13 June 2024. The Dialogues strengthen our close ties on cyber collaboration and align our approaches in cyber governance and tackling cyber threats.
The UK’s longstanding position on Taiwan has not changed. We do not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan but a strong, unofficial relationship with deep and growing ties in a range of areas, underpinned by shared democratic values. We support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations as a member where statehood is not a prerequisite, and as an observer or guest where it is.
Date and time of answer: 28 Nov 2024 at 13:46.
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2602):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization to promote participation by Taiwanese companies and other stakeholders, in response to China’s increased military activities in the Taiwan Strait. (HL2602)
Tabled on: 18 November 2024
Answer:
Baroness Chapman of Darlington:
We have a clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. We consider the Taiwan issue one to be settled peacefully by the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion. We do not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo. This includes increased Chinese assertiveness towards Taiwan.
The UK believes the people of Taiwan have a valuable contribution to make on issues of global concern, and the UK supports Taiwanese participation at international organisations as a member where statehood is not a prerequisite, or as an observer or guest where it is.
Date and time of answer: 28 Nov 2024 at 13:46.
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2657):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government how they plan to oppose China’s efforts to reinterpret international maritime laws, particularly with regard to ‘innocent passage’ and exclusive economic zones. (HL2657)
Tabled on: 19 November 2024
Answer:
Baroness Chapman of Darlington:
We are committed to international law, the primacy of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and to freedom of navigation and overflight. We oppose any action that raises tensions or the risk of miscalculation. We do not take sides in the South China Sea sovereignty disputes. We encourage all parties to settle their disputes peacefully through the existing legal mechanisms, particularly UNCLOS.
Date and time of answer: 28 Nov 2024 at 13:46.
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2536):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recommendations set out in the report Mapping out the UK’s response to grey zone escalations against Taiwan, published by the China Strategic Risks Institute in May. (HL2536)
Tabled on: 14 November 2024
Answer:
Baroness Chapman of Darlington:
The UK has a clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and has restated its importance alongside G7 partners. We consider the Taiwan issue to be settled peacefully by the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion. We do not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo. This includes increased Chinese assertiveness towards Taiwan.
Date and time of answer: 28 Nov 2024 at 13:43.
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