Theresa May questions whether Aukus pact could lead to war over Taiwan
by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor from World news | The Guardian on (#5PKYE)
Ex-PM asks Boris Johnson what UK's obligations would be under deal if China attempted to invade island
Boris Johnson has been challenged by his predecessor, Theresa May, as to whether the newly signed Aukus defence pact between the UK, US and Australia could lead to Britain being dragged into a war with China over Taiwan.
The intervention came during a Commons debate on the three-country agreement, under which the US and UK will share sensitive technology with Australia to allow it to develop its first nuclear-powered submarines.
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