HC Deb 14 July 1998 vol 316 c149W
23. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the UK's relations with China following the visit by the Deputy Prime Minister. [48723]

36. Mr. Alan W. Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Britain's relations with China. [48737]

Mr. Robin Cook

UK/China relations are in good shape. We are building a strategic relationship for the long term across the full range of our shared interests. The visit of my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister was an important step in this process. He made progress on a number of environmental and commercial issues.