Foreign policy
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China poses biggest threat to global security, says Sunak
UK prime minister goes further than G7 summit statement in outlining challenge posed by BeijingChina poses the…
- China, Conservatives, Economics, Foreign policy, G7, Global economy, International trade, Japan, Politics, Rishi Sunak, Russia, Trade policy, UK news, World news
Sunak to urge G7 support for collective action against ‘economic coercion’
Leaders expected to form council that will discuss response if states such as Russia and China boycott trade f…
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Canada expels Chinese diplomat for alleged intimidation of lawmaker
Zhao Wei is accused of gathering information on Conservative MP Michael Chong in retaliation for criticism of …
- Asia Pacific, Censorship, China, Foreign policy, Hong Kong, Migration, Politics, Press freedom, Protest, UK news, World news
End ‘megaphone diplomacy’ between UK and Hong Kong, says top British diplomat
Consul general calls for ‘constructive engagement’ with territory as China’s Han Zheng confirms he will attend…
- Asia Pacific, China, Economics, Emmanuel Macron, Foreign policy, Global economy, International trade, James Cleverly, Politics, Taiwan, UK news, World news
If China invaded Taiwan it would destroy world trade, says James Cleverly
UK foreign secretary warns a war across Taiwan strait and likely destruction of semiconductor industry would h…
- Afghanistan, Foreign policy, Home Office, Immigration and asylum, Nepal, Politics, South and Central Asia, UK news, World news
UK secretly deported 100 Nepali guards who protected staff in Kabul
Exclusive: People who risked their lives and were evacuated to Britain were forcibly removed to Nepal days lat…
- Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Foreign policy, France, James Cleverly, Latvia, Lithuania, Politics, Russia, Ukraine, World news
Baltic states condemn China envoy’s remarks over sovereignty of ex-Soviet nations
Lu Shaye’s comments raise fresh questions over China’s role in brokering peace in UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – …
- Delhi, Foreign policy, India, London, Narendra Modi, Police, Protest, Sikhism, South and Central Asia, UK news, World news
India reduces security outside UK high commission in New Delhi
Barriers also removed from high commissioner’s residence after Sikhs protest at Indian mission in LondonNew De…
- Asia Pacific, Aukus, Australia news, Australian foreign policy, Australian military, China, Foreign policy, Military, Politics, UK news, US foreign policy, US military, US news, World news
‘Path of error and danger’: China angry and confused over Aukus deal
Deal is designed to counter perceived threat from Beijing but analysts in China say it could push region close…
- Asia Pacific, Aukus, Australia news, Australian military, China, Foreign policy, Nuclear weapons, US foreign policy, US news, World news
China says Aukus submarines deal embarks on ‘path of error and danger’
Beijing accuses US, UK and Australia of disregarding global concerns with plan to build nuclear-powered vessel…
- Aid, Foreign policy, Global development, Human rights, India, Politics, Poverty, South and Central Asia, UK news, World news
UK aid to India does little for human rights and democracy, watchdog finds
Programme spent £2.7bn between 2016 and 2021 but is fragmented and lacks a clear rationale, report saysBritain…
- Aukus, Australia news, China, Defence policy, Foreign policy, Military, Rishi Sunak, UK news, UK security and counter-terrorism, Water transport, World news
Size of UK’s nuclear submarine fleet could double under Aukus plans
First of new vessels expected to be seaworthy by the end of 2030s, with Australia receiving theirs in early 20…
- Asia Pacific, Aukus, Australia news, China, Foreign policy, Rishi Sunak, UK news, US news, World news
Sunak heads to US to unveil latest news on Australian nuclear sub deal
Latest phase of Aukus scheme comes amid concerns about growing threat from ChinaRishi Sunak will fly to San Di…
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Chinese peace plan for Ukraine greeted cautiously by the west
China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi speaks of need to uphold principle of territorial integrity but also of respec…
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UK rehearsing economic fallout scenarios if China invades Taiwan
Exclusive: Whitehall officials planning strategy to tackle disruption to global supply chains in the aftermath…