LORD ROGAN
A leading member of the House of Lords has urged the UK Government to stand up to Beijing after China continued its campaign of intimidation against Taiwan and its people by invading Taiwanese airspace on two consecutive days last week.
Speaking in the House of Lords earlier today, Lord Rogan, who serves as Co-Chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, said: “I am sure that the whole House is united in its condemnation of China’s incursions into Taiwanese airspace, which are clearly acts of provocation.”
He asked UK Foreign Officer Minister Lord Ahmad: “Have Her Majesty’s Government made their opposition to these actions clear to the Chinese Ambassador in London?”
Lord Rogan continued: “What consideration has been given to supporting Taiwan in strengthening its military defences as a means of demonstrating our revulsion at Beijing’s arrogant aggression?”
Responding, Lord Ahmad said he could offer Lord Rogan reassurance “on any attempt to impact the status quo.”
The Minister added: “The issue of Taiwan is one to be settled peacefully for both sides. It is important for China to sustain and retain its objective of settling any disputes with Taiwan in a peaceful manner and in the interests of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.”