'Sign of weakness': Truss criticises Von der Leyen and Macron for visiting China
Guardian, 13 Apr 2023
The former British prime minister Liz Truss has criticised the visit by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and the European Commission president, Ursula Von der Leyen, to Beijing, describing it as a mistake.
Speaking during a Q&A after delivering the 2023 Margaret Thatcher freedom lecture on Wednesday, Truss said: 'The idea that we can treat China as just another global player is wrong. It is a totalitarian regime and we need to adapt our policies accordingly.' Truss also called on western countries to take a stronger line on Taiwan
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Speaking during a Q&A after delivering the 2023 Margaret Thatcher freedom lecture on Wednesday, Truss said: 'The idea that we can treat China as just another global player is wrong. It is a totalitarian regime and we need to adapt our policies accordingly.' Truss also called on western countries to take a stronger line on Taiwan
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