Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will hold discussions with his counterparts at the United Nations on ending the advantages given to China as a consequence of its developing nation status.

The way different parts of the UN system categorise a country as 'developing' varies, as do the benefits of such a status. The UK is clear, including in discussions in the UN and elsewhere, that in light of China being one of largest global economies, we expect it to contribute responsibly to global challenges such as on climate and international development.