Written questions

China: Religious Freedom

Commons · Question 41011 · Tabled 25 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 1 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Chinese counterpart on the (a) arrest of Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin in Wenzhou and (b) treatment of religious leaders in China.

Answer

Answered by Catherine West, 1 Apr 2025

The environment for freedom of religion or belief in China is restrictive, which includes the persecution of Christians. This Government stands firm on human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief. We raise our concerns at the highes...