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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...