Written questions

China: Foreign Relations

2026-05-12 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL8 · Official question

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Chinese ambassador following the convictions of Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen.

Answer

On instruction from the Foreign Secretary, the Chinese Ambassador was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 8 May. It was made clear that the UK will not tolerate any attempts by foreign states to intimidate, harass or harm indiv...