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Liz Truss calls for economic union to stand up to China and everyone says the same thing

Her plans, which sound devilishly familiar to the European Union, have prompted a bemused reaction on social media.

Jack Peat by Jack Peat
2023-02-20 13:19
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Liz Truss has called for western powers to create an “economic NATO” in a bid to stand up to China.

The former prime minister, who survived just 49 days in the post, travelled to Tokyo to present six proposals to counter the influence of the eastern superpower as she warned that the “free world is in danger”.

Speaking at the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China Symposium, Truss recommended an audit of China’s reach across critical industries as well as deeper economic links across the G7 to combat its influence.

The “economic NATO” would focus on a united regime of sanctions, predicated on the idea that they have worked against Russia.

Such an alliance would have the equivalent to NATO’s Article 5 — where an attack on one member leads to retaliation by all of them.

And like NATO, the alliance would be expected to act as a deterrent, focussing specifically on dissuading President Xi from making aggressive movements against Taiwan.

But her comments have provoked a bemused reaction on social media – with everyone saying the same thing:

This is a brilliant idea, Liz. Maybe a.. shit I dunno… union of some sort pic.twitter.com/avyQmTkD2W

— Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) February 20, 2023

Did Liz Truss just invent the European Union? pic.twitter.com/UNY4iKHRuu

— Best for Britain (@BestForBritain) February 20, 2023

Truss calling for countries to team up against Chinese pressure. In totally unrelated news: The Anti-coercion instrument, proposed by the EU Commission after China coerced Lithuania, is advancing quickly through the legislative process. https://t.co/fmbBIY2Ov5

— Holger Hestermeyer (@hhesterm) February 17, 2023

Liz Truss, the massively failed Brexiter and PM, suggesting a NATO-style economic alliance? Ever heard of the EU? FFS. And we’re just supposed to keep putting up with this ridiculousness? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤬 #GTTO #BrexitReality

— Unhandy Andy 🇬🇬 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 #FBPE #FBPPR #GTTO (@AndyDsn) February 20, 2023

Who needs parodies when you see Liz Truss promoting what is essentially the EU

TBF she isn't renowned for her economic prowess. pic.twitter.com/PrOWNzg2Vk

— Steve Temple (@Steve_Gibe) February 20, 2023

Massive congratulations to intellectual visionary Liz Truss for inventing the EU. 👏 pic.twitter.com/dDoeLFDnR6

— Gareth Bouch (@garethbouch) February 20, 2023

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