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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
By Grinne N. Aodha

Irish deputy premier defends comments on China ‘de-risking’ as ‘balanced’

PA Wire

Irish deputy prime minister Micheal Martin has defended comments he made in relation to China, which the Chinese embassy criticised as misleading.

Speaking during a keynote address to the Royal Irish Academy International Affairs Conference last week, Mr Martin spoke about the “value” of Ireland’s relationship with China while also warning that it should be monitored.

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