Summary
China has removed sanctions on six members of the UK Parliament after discussions between British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping. These sanctions had been placed on four Conservative MPs and two peers in 2021. The UK has not lifted any sanctions on Chinese individuals.
Key Facts
- China lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers.
- British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the change during a visit to China.
- The sanctions included bans on travel to China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and freezing of property in China.
- The MPs and peers affected include four Conservative MPs and two peers from the House of Lords.
- The sanctions were initially imposed in 2021 due to the MPs spotlighting human rights violations in Xinjiang.
- The Chinese foreign ministry stated that both countries agreed to resume normal legislative exchanges.
- British MPs have expressed they prefer to remain sanctioned rather than be used as bargaining tools.
- The UK has maintained its sanctions against Chinese officials.
