Liz Truss has urged democratic nations to stand up to China and learn the lessons of not taking earlier and tougher action against Russia.Speaking in Japan in her first public speech since her resignation as prime minister, Ms Truss called on the international community to agree a co-ordinated package of defence, economic and political measures to support Taiwan.Her comments come as her successor, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, faces pressures from some in his own party to take a firmer line on Chi

Liz Truss has urged democratic nations to stand up to China and learn the lessons of not taking earlier and tougher action against Russia.Speaking in Japan in her first public speech since her resignation as prime minister, Ms Truss called on the international community to agree a co-ordinated package of defence, economic and political measures to support Taiwan.Her comments come as her successor, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, faces pressures from some in his own party to take a firmer line on China.