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<p>As the Foreign Secretary stated on 20 July, we expect China, as a fellow member
of the G20 and a fellow permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, to
live up to the international obligations and the international responsibilities that
come with that stature. The UK's approach to China remains clear-eyed and rooted in
our values and interests. Where we have concerns we raise them, and we work closely
with a range of international partners to counter Chinese activity that threatens
our values and collective security. The Foreign Secretary is in frequent contact with
his Asia-Pacific counterparts to discuss a range of issues, including China. He most
recently spoke to (a) Australian Foreign Minister Payne on 15 July, to (b) Malaysian
Foreign Minister Hishammuddin on 20 April, to (c) Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno
on 1 April and to (d) Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi on 5 August. The Foreign Secretary
and senior officials continue to engage regularly on China with a broad range of international
partners beyond those specifically mentioned above.</p>
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