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HANSARDChinaI agree with the points that my noble friend has raised. I will write to him on the specific date of the letter. The situation in the South China Sea is well documented, as is the…17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, the noble Lord makes an important point about students—not just Hong Kong students but Chinese students—who study here. That will be very much in the mix in the…17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that I am cognisant of his continued interest in this respect. To quote the Prime Minister: “Watch this space.”17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaAs I have said already, the UK Government have made our position absolutely clear to the Chinese authorities, very much along the lines that the noble Baroness has outlined.17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, our approach to China is rooted in our values and strategic interests. As a leading member of the international community and as a major economy, China has to be…17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, as the noble Baroness knows, I am an eternal optimist: there can of course be a new golden age, in every sense. We are working with China on the important issue of…17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaThe right reverend Prelate raises an important human rights issue, and in particular the situation of the Uighurs in China. He will know that, as Human Rights Minister, I have…17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaMy noble friend raises an important point about the responsibilities that China has. I assure him that we will push on that, not just through the contact group but through…17 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, I am aware of the concerning situation on what is one of the largest borders. We call upon both sides to de-escalate. If there are other matters in relation to this on…17 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, I cannot speak for the US Administration or the US President; however, I can speak for Her Majesty’s Government. Our support for the global media coalition and the work…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, while paying tribute to my noble friend’s work on the Media Freedom Coalition, I do not agree with the premise that it is missing in action. It has been quite active;…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, I can confirm that we will look to participate in the next media freedom conference—with Canada and other key partners—and to have high-level representation in that…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, on the noble Baroness’s second question, obviously, given the focus on Covid-19, we have not been able to make progress on that Security Council resolution to the extent…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, media freedom is vital to open societies. Journalists must be able to investigate and report without undue interference. The United Kingdom has taken a number of steps…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, I assure the noble Baroness that we raise this issue of media freedom in bilateral conversations as well as through multilateral fora, and we will continue to do so. If…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, the noble Earl raises an important issue. I assure all noble Lords that we raise the importance of media freedom in all our interactions with Egypt. I recall my last…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy noble friend raises an important point about the protection of journalists. She will be aware of UNESCO’s annual reporting. In 2019, 57 journalists and media workers were…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, I assure the noble Baroness that this is very high on our agenda in our direct bilateral conversations with Iran, and we have also had that discussion at various levels…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPress FreedomMy Lords, I assure my noble friend that we will continue in our capacity as chair-in-office until and when the Kigali CHOGM takes place, and that has been confirmed. On the…08 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, on the second point, the noble Baroness will be aware that we are not currently supplying any further arms. We are respecting the decision that was taken and we will…04 Jun 2020