On 30 December 2025 the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office issued a statement warning that recent Chinese military exercises around Taiwan have heightened cross-strait tensions and increased the risk of escalation. The spokesperson said the UK considers a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue essential for global prosperity and the UK economy, and that the situation should be settled through constructive dialogue without force or coercion. The FCDO rejected unilateral actions that would alter the status quo or destabilise the region and called for restraint and the avoidance of further actions that could undermine peace and stability. The statement invites media enquiries via email or phone.
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