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 the Pacific nation to develop its first nuclear-powered submarines.
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