Chinese Communist Party Threat to Democracy 2024-10-22
2024-10-22
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The MP is concerned about a potential threat to UK democracy posed by China, referencing national security matters.
What recent assessment has been made of the level of threat to UK democracy from the Chinese Communist Party?
As a matter of long-standing policy, which the hon. Gentleman will understand, the Government do not comment on the detail of national security matters, but let me be clear: any attempt by any foreign power to threaten or undermine the UK's democracy will not be tolerated.
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The specific recent assessment requested was not provided.
As A Matter Of Long-Standing Policy, Which The Hon. Gentleman Will Understand, The Government Do Not Comment On The Detail Of National Security Matters,
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The MP raises concerns about Hongkongers facing surveillance, harassment, and intimidation from the Chinese state in his local community.
Will the Government confirm that they have raised the issue of transnational repression in conversations with the Chinese Government, and made clear that it is a totally unacceptable interference in British democracy?
The Government will take a consistent long-term and strategic approach to our relations with China, rooted in the UK and global interests, and the Government are deeply committed to supporting all members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK. I reiterate that any attempts by foreign Governments to coerce, intimidate or harm their critics overseas are unacceptable.
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The specific confirmation requested on whether transnational repression was discussed is not provided.
We Will Take A Consistent Long-Term And Strategic Approach
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The MP mentions that his constituency is home to Hongkongers who fear repression and refers to a reported presence of a Chinese Communist party-run secret police station.
Will the Minister join me in sending a clear signal to the Chinese state: “hands off Hong Kong Scots”?
I have made clear our support to the Hong Kong community in the UK, and we have made clear to Chinese authorities that the existence of undeclared sites in the UK is unacceptable, and their operation must cease. We have been told that they have now closed.
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The MP expresses concern about the lack of response to her inquiries regarding individuals detained abroad, and asks when a special envoy will be appointed.
When will the Government bring forward their promised special envoy for arbitrary detention, come back to shadow Foreign Ministers, and get our people home?
We call on the Hong Kong authorities to end their politically motivated prosecution and immediately release British national Jimmy Lai. His case remains a high priority for His Majesty's Government, and UK diplomats attend his court hearing in Hong Kong. The Foreign Secretary recently raised the case with Wang Yi during his visit to Beijing on 18 October.
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The specific timeline requested was not provided.
His Case Remains A High Priority For His Majesty'S Government, And Uk Diplomats Attend His Court Hearing In Hong Kong.
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