There can be no return to ‘business as usual’ with the Communist Party. Here’s how Britain can play a leading role in holding them to account.
Johnson must not fall for the myth that China is a coming global power, or that it won’t trade with Britain if the Government gets tough on human rights.
They want to defend their way of life, their basic freedoms, their human rights, all of which they see as increasingly threatened by Xi Jinping’s brutal regime.
Jeremy Hunt was the best Foreign Secretary of recent times – and his successor’s record gives me hope he will build on that legacy.
Despite only a short democratic history, the world’s largest Muslim nation could be a powerful force for pluralism and tolerance.
My only criticism of the Defence Secretary? That he was too diplomatic.
The Foreign Secretary had already impressed me with his focus on human rights. Now he has created new hope for Christians around the world.
CCTV is closely entwined with the ruling Communist Party. If it is to operate in London, we must not fail to uphold British values.
From Hong Kong to Yemen to Burma the Foreign Secretary is making positive steps. There is still more to do, however.
If Taiwan stands, democracy prevails, but if it falls, democracy worldwide is in jeopardy. Where our interests lie ought to be clear.
China is disregarding its pledge of ‘one country, two systems’ – as a result the rule of law in the territory is under threat from growing autocracy.
Britain should call in the Burmese ambassador, suspend its training programme with the Burma Army, and continue to press at the UN.
The Foreign Secretary helped to author this important legislation. If Britain is to continue to take a robust stance against Beijing, he must now use it,