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Trade Agreements: China

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department for Business and TradeTabled Answered 28 October 2024UIN 10450

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to ensure that the release of Jimmy Lai is a prerequisite to any trade agreement with China.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

This Government has no plans to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with China. This Government will stand firm on issues relating to human rights. My Right Honourable friend the Foreign Secretary raised the case of Jimmy Lai during his recent visit to China from 18-20 October.

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