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The Government has committed to a three C’s approach to bilateral relations with China: compete,...

Conclusion
The Government has committed to a three C’s approach to bilateral relations with China: compete, cooperate and challenge. Whilst we of course recognise the need to engage with China, the second largest economy in the world, this cannot come at the cost of trading security for economic growth. (Conclusion, Paragraph 36)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 8 June 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.5 yr
Report published 27 Mar 2026