Parliamentary report warns British government lacks coherent China strategy

British MPs warn that a lack of strategy on China threatens national security and commerce.

A parliamentary committee warned that the British government lacks a coherent strategy regarding China, risking national security and leaving businesses vulnerable. The cross-party inquiry criticised the current approach for failing to establish clear objectives since taking office.

• The warningMPs argued that improvising diplomatic and trade stances risks letting external powers dictate national policy.
• The backgroundA government audit evaluating relations with Beijing was finished in June 2025 but remains unpublished.