PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(28 August 2026)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Policy Paper entitled Policy paper ASEAN-UK Dialogue Partnership: plan of action 2027 to 2031, of 22nd July 2026, how he plans to prioritise the UK’s relationship with China; and what steps he is taking to ensure that his policy on human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong is not adversely impacted.

Asked by:
Mr Richard Holden (Conservative)

We engage with China where there are clear UK and global interests, including on international stability, climate, health and bolstering our trade relationship. This includes engagement on the areas where we disagree, and we will continue to stand firm on human rights and our historic commitment to the people of Hong Kong.

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