Chris Elmore

Chris Elmore

Labour — Bridgend

Speaking in the House of Commons on 1 September 2026

Debate

China: Threat to UK Interests

Contribution

This Government fully recognise that China poses a series of threats to UK national security, from cyber-attacks, foreign interference and espionage targeting our domestic institutions to the transnational repression of Hongkongers. Yet China, as the world’s second largest economy and the UK’s third largest trading partner, presents the UK with opportunities—not engaging is no choice at all. Our approach to China is consistent: we will co-operate where we can and challenge where we must.

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