Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 107118

China: Fishing Vessels

Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information she holds on the reasons for China’s recent mobilisation of fishing boats to form floating barriers.

Answer

Seema Malhotra
We are aware of media reporting regarding a recent mobilisation of Chinese fishing vessels in the East China Sea. The UK has enduring interests in the Indo-Pacific and is committed to maintaining regional security and stability. We are committed to intern...

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