Cleverly Discusses Xinjiang and Taiwan Issues with Chinese Vice President

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stated on Friday that he "made clear today's opinions of the UK regarding Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Taiwan during the meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng." He added, "We also discussed joint efforts on climate change, economic relations, and people-to-people connections." The Chinese Vice President had visited London to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles. Engagement with China means discussing areas of deep disagreement and vital cooperation. Today with VP Han Zheng, I made plain the UK’s views on Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Taiwan. We also discussed working together on climate change, economic ties, and people-to-people links. pic.twitter.com/AVRAEweeju — James Cleverly (@JamesCleverly) May 5, 2023. This rare meeting between senior officials from the British and Chinese governments comes amid deteriorating relations. London has restricted Chinese investments due to national security concerns and has expressed worries over Beijing's increasing tendency to assert itself militarily and economically.