Micheál Martin says Government and private sector must be 'clear-eyed' about China's objectives

The Tánaiste will say Ireland's engagement with China will be linked to its approach to Ukraine. Picture: Jim Coughlan

The Government and private sector need to be "realistic" and "clear-eyed" about China's strategic objectives and their implications for Ireland, the Tánaiste will warn today.

Micheál Martin is expected to lay out Ireland's stance on China in a keynote address this afternoon. He will strongly advise the private sector, academics and other stakeholders to increase their awareness of their level of exposure and to "de-risk" where necessary.