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Liz Truss is a ‘backbencher now,’ says minister after she sparks China row

A minister distanced the Government from Liz Truss on Wednesday stressing she is “a backbencher now” after she sparked a diplomatic row with China by visiting Taiwan.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

Visiting Taiwan, ex-UK PM Liz Truss calls for tough line on China

Visiting self-ruled Taiwan. Truss says democracies need to make clear there are consequences for aggression.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Truss urges West to reduce reliance on China as Beijing hits out at Taiwan visit

The former PM said Western leaders should not work with China, warning that totalitarian regimes ‘don’t tell the truth’.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

In Taiwan, former UK PM Truss warns against appeasing China

Former British prime minister Liz Truss said in Taiwan on Wednesday the West must avoid appeasing China and show unwavering support for the democratically governed island, in a speech that risks further damaging Britain's ties with Beijing.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Chinese embassy calls Liz Truss’s trip to Taiwan a ‘dangerous political stunt’

Former prime minister will challenge Rishi Sunak to deliver on rhetoric about Beijing being a ‘threat’ to UK

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Truss to urge Sunak to upgrade China as a ‘threat’ to UK security

The former PM is also expected to urge the West not to work with China, warning that totalitarian regimes ‘don’t tell the truth’.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Don’t trust China, Truss warns Sunak: ‘You can’t believe a word they say’

Former PM will make personal plea to successor to back up previous claims that China is ‘biggest threat’ facing Britain

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for 'crescent of defense'

The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping to create a "crescent of defense" with Taiwan and the U.S. against China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Same-sex couples will now have full adoption rights in Taiwan

Taiwan legalized gay marriage in 2019, becoming the only place in Asia that allows it. But until now, those married couples could only adopt children related to one of the partners.

WEKU · May 16, 2023

U.S. to send additional security assistance to Taiwan soon- Pentagon chief

The United States will soon send additional security assistance to Taiwan, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 16, 2023