Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, how many UK Overseas Development Aid projects are involved in supporting the Belt and Road Initiative.

HMG is not spending Official Development Assistance in support of China. China is an important source of investment for many developing countries. Chinese investment, including under its Belt and Road Initiative, can help fill the global infrastructure gap. However, we recognise the potential risks that Chinese overseas investment can present.

HMG's policy on China is set out in the Integrated Review Refresh. In HMG's engagement, we will always work to protect ourselves, our democracy and our economy.