Author: Mark Logan

Last week, Rishi Sunak, leader of Britain’s Conservative opposition, questioned Keir Starmer during Prime Minister’s Questions, covering topics from Taiwan to Russia-China relations. Starmer outlined his government’s China policy as “cooperate, challenge, compete”, suggesting a need for consistency. Reflecting on the lack of consistency in previous UK-China relations, the shift from “protect, align, engage” to current policies shows a nuanced approach to the bilateral relationship. Former foreign secretary James Cleverly’s stance on labeling China as a threat highlights the complexities of diplomatic decisions. Considering the evolving dynamics of power, the choice between different policy frameworks becomes crucial for Labour. The…