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Ahead of the July 4 UK general election, focus is on how the results will influence Taiwan, with scholars noting unprecedented UK government attention on Taiwan amidst escalating Chinese threats. The Conservative Party's policies related to the Taiwan Strait shifted significantly under Cameron's era of the 'Golden Age' with China, but with increased Chinese provocations, the UK's 'Indo-Pacific Tilt' defense policy in 2021 saw its first aircraft carrier passing through the Taiwan Strait. The Labor Party, likely to take over, promises a comprehensive review of Conservative's China relations, potentially shaping the UK's future China strategy. Labor's shadow cabinet focuses on human rights defense and the Indo-Pacific region, showing a shift towards recognizing UK interests in the region. Their proposed foreign policy strategy includes 'Progressive Realism' with a 3C approach towards China: Challenge, Compete, Cooperate, aligned with the current government's view of China as a systemic challenge. However, balancing economic growth and security needs, and international multilateral alliances, will be key issues for the future UK government.
Source: YAHOO