Graeme Pearson MSP, Convener of the Cross Party Group on China, led a most interesting China Debate in the Scottish Parliament on 5 September. Graeme spoke with great clarity and force, and stressed among other areas the vital importance of the learning of Mandarin in our schools. It was excellent to see the cross-party support and the strong agreement of Humza Yousaf MSP, Minister for External Affairs and International Development, who responded on behalf of the Scottish Government.

You will find the full debate, and it is well worth reading, at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28862.aspx?r=8467&i=76747&c=1536751