"It's the fact that it is happening without strategic reassurance. It's happening without a clear strategic intent on the part of China… what we want to see is strategic transparency and strategic reassurance be provided by China, and an understanding of why it is needed to have such an extraordinary military build-up."
While filming for the BBC series, Sam said: "Mum and I are very close - we often think or say the same things."She has travelled a lot in her life, so I think it would be fun to do it with her."
In a statement issued by a family member, Sam's parents Jo and Andrew said they were "devastated"."Sam left us far too soon, and while words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special," they added.Sam's parents said he was "adored by his family" and described him as "loyal, funny and fiercely protective".
They added the Race Across the World experience "opened Sam's eyes to the wonder of adventure".Sam's uncle Jonny Gray told the BBC: "What you saw was what you got. Sam loved gardening, animals and doing physical activity."
Mr Gray said his sister Jo and Sam had a "special relationship" and were an "enormous hit on the show", adding: "The public really loved them."
Emon Choudhury, who won the second series with his nephew Jamiul,The move has also been condemned by the Green Party.
Rich Lehmann, the party's leader on Kent County Council, said: "This move, along with the cancellation of key committee meetings, feels like a blatant attempt to subvert the checks and balances which ensure all of the council's activities are transparent and above board."The fact that they have software engineers offering to work "for free" is of particular concern, given that the data they are forcefully requesting access to would include significant volumes of commercially sensitive information and the personal data of many of Kent's most vulnerable residents.
"This is a reckless move that puts vital council operations and residents at risk."Campaigners working to save a run-down theatre from demolition are celebrating success after its sale to a charitable trust.