Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

China: Foreign Relations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a readout of his meeting with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 23 July 2026.

Answer: During his meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Foreign Secretary stressed the importance of long-term cooperation on global issues, including de-escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Russia to end their invasion of Ukraine. He also raised the ongoing imprisonment of Jimmy Lai - a matter of the utmost importance to the UK Government. The Government's policy towards China remains consistent and long term, we will cooperate when we can and challenge when we must.

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