00:00He's clear-eyed about our relationship with China.
00:05We always put national security first, that is non-negotiable.
00:10He, like everybody else who has contact with the Chinese government, will raise...
00:15...issues around human rights, which are very deeply felt in this country.
00:19But we also...
00:20...where it is safe to do so, want to build those economic partnerships.
00:24You know, China is the...
00:25...second-largest economy in the world.
00:27It's got the fastest-growing middle class and...
00:30...the income and the potential for trade and businesses that that brings...
00:33...where we can build those strong relationships.
00:35I think that's in the national interest.
00:38We're clear-eyed.
00:39We're realistic.
00:40And we will deliver for Britain.
