Recommendation 24

The Government must articulate more clearly how it will balance extensive security and supply chain risks with its desire for closer economic ties with China. It should, for example, be more proactive in raising the issue of Beijing’s ongoing support for Moscow continuing to pursue its war in Ukraine. Additionally, when signing new international treaties and economic agreements, the Government should commit to publishing an accompanying statement which makes it clear how national security considerations have been accounted for in detail. These assessments should make sure to include examination and mitigation of emerging challenges including, but not limited to, espionage, transnational repression and AI-enabled harms. (Recommendation, Paragraph 105)