Liz Truss Calls for a Tougher UK Stance on China and Security Threats

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has urged the country’s government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, to rethink its approach to China and adopt a tougher posture toward Beijing. Reports in the Daily Telegraph indicate that Truss plans a series of public appearances in the near future, with a clear focus on what she views as a security threat posed by China to the United Kingdom. According to the Telegraph, Truss will travel to Tokyo on February 17, where she will address Beijing’s pressure tactics against Taiwan, China’s economic coercion, and alleged serious human rights abuses within China. The piece notes that Truss intends to frame these issues as central to Britain’s security and global standing [Citation: Daily Telegraph].