In full: Rishi Sunak speaks to broadcasters in Japan

The transcript covers the UK's efforts to strengthen economic and defense ties with Japan and the Pacific region, highlighting a new defense partnership and significant Japanese investment in the UK. It discusses the UK's strategic economic shift from China to the Indo-Pacific, joining the CPTPP trade partnership. The UK government's focus on reducing migration and enhancing security cooperation with the EU is also addressed. Concerns about the automotive industry, particularly regarding tariffs and battery manufacturing, are discussed. The transcript concludes with the UK's economic outlook and objectives for the G7 summit, emphasizing support for Ukraine and addressing the cost of living crisis.

What is one of the key outcomes of the UK's new defense partnership with Japan?

• Closer cooperation in semiconductor research

• Joint space exploration projects

• Reduction in trade tariffs

• Increased tourism between the two countries

Why is the Indo-Pacific region becoming increasingly important to the UK's economic strategy?

• It is the closest region geographically

• It offers the cheapest labor

• It has the largest oil reserves

• It is a major source of global growth

What is the UK's position on Taiwan?

• Support for a change in the status quo

• A long-standing belief in a free and open Indo-Pacific

• Encouragement of Taiwan's independence

• A neutral stance with no involvement

What is the UK government's goal regarding net migration?

• To increase it to 500,000 a year

• To maintain current levels

• To reduce it below 225,000 a year

• To eliminate it completely

How is the UK addressing concerns about the automotive industry?

• By increasing fuel prices

• By banning diesel cars

• By investing in electric vehicle manufacturing

• By reducing taxes on car imports

What is the UK's stance on supporting Ukraine?

• Neutrality in the conflict

• Withdrawal of all support

• Support for Russia's actions

• Continued support against Russia's aggression

What is the primary concern for British families according to the transcript?

• Education quality

• Cost of living

• Public transportation

• Healthcare access