Hong Kong: Human Rights
Commons · Question 25261 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Gregory Stafford
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he held discussions with the Chinese Foreign Minister on human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong on 23 July 2026.
Answer
Answered by Chris Elmore, 7 Sep 2026
During his meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Foreign Secretary discussed a range of issues, including areas where we disagree, such as the ongoing imprisonment of Jimmy Lai. Engagement with China matters precisely so we can make progress on issue...