Labour Shadow Minister Warns China on Interference and Human Rights in First Meeting Since Starmer Took Office
• Labour warned China it will respond to any interference in UK democracy, raising concerns about Chinese interference in British democracy and national security
• This was the first public meeting between a Labour shadow minister (Catherine West) and a Chinese government representative since Keir Starmer became Labour leader
• West said the next Labour government will take a "strong, clear-eyed and consistent approach" to China on issues like human rights and national security
• West raised concerns about human rights issues like the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang and erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong
• The delegation West was part of met Chinese government figures like Wang Huning and businesses at events held by groups like the China-Britain Business Council