Prime minister raises concerns about British citizen and Hong Kong democracy activist in meeting with Chinese president in Rio de JaneiroKeir Starmer has held his bilateral with Xi Jinping in Rio at the G20, offering to meet his counterpart, the Chinese premier Li Qiang, in Beijing or London at the earliest opportunity.But the PM also raised human rights issues with Xi, including the sanctions on parliamentarians and the persecution of Hong Kong and British citizen Jimmy Lai.A strong UK China relationship is important for both of our countries and for the broader international community.The UK will be a predictable, consistent, sovereign actor committed to the rule of law. Continue reading…
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Author : Andrew Sparrow
Publish date : 2024-11-18 13:09:16
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Keir Starmer raises plight of Jimmy Lai and sanctions on UK MPs in meeting with Xi Jinping at G20 – UK politics live
