A question on #China #Mauritius tabled by Lord West of Spithead on 02-06-2025 has been answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington.

Heading: China: Mauritius
Question ID: 1807823
UIN: HL7997
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2025-06-02
Asking Member ID: 3834
Asking Member display name: Lord West of Spithead
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Asking Member Twitter reference: Lord West of Spithead
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the Chinese ambassador to Mauritius expects Mauritius to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
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Date answered: 2025-06-16
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Answering Member ID: 3972
Answering Member display name: Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Answering Member handle: JennyChapman
Answering Member Twitter reference: @JennyChapman
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Answer text: It is for Mauritius to comment on its national approach and foreign policy. The UK will take a consistent and pragmatic approach to China's role in Africa - we will cooperate where we can, compete where we have different interests, and challenge where we ...
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Answering body ID: 208
Answering body name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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