Liz Truss: Ex-PM to join global campaign to put pressure on China

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Image source, Getty Images Former Prime Minister Liz Truss is to join an international campaign to put pressure on China over its human rights record and economic coercion against smaller countries.
Ms Truss will address a conference of global politicians in Japan this month designed to coordinate the policies of democratic governments towards Beijing.
Ms Truss resigned after just 45 days in office, following the economic turmoil of her mini-budget.
Diplomats will watch closely to see if Ms Truss adopts a harder line than her former government, which still hopes to cooperate with China on climate change and trade.