Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the advice given to him on bilateral relations with China and whether its role with regard to international peace and security is being revised following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is important to have good relations with China. Trade is particularly significant in this context. For example, our food and drinks exports to China exceeded in 2021 €700 million. In recent times, some concerns have been expressed. There have been human rights issues, including the suppression of protests in Hong Kong and the treatment of minorities. There was the case of Richard O'Halloran. There are concerns about the future of Taiwan. Questions are being asked about how China uses technology. China is not at all supportive of the sanctions on Russia. Did Ireland raise its concerns in this regard? Is the EU concerned about these matters? Relations between the US and China have deteriorated dramatically. In the Taoiseach's view, do the closer ties between Russia and China pose a threat to international peace and security?

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