China APPG

The All Party Parliamentary China Group is Parliament's platform for discussion on all issues of importance to UK-China ties. Chaired by @RichardGrahamUK

[Richard Graham @RichardGrahamUK]

New Chief Exec of Hong Kong SAR, John Lee, the only candidate, was rubber stamped by 1,416 residents selected by a Cttee of 7, chaired by..John Lee. Far from making progress on Article 45 HK Basic Law (selection ‘by universal suffrage’) this is a great leap backwards

[Richard Graham @RichardGrahamUK]

Something very odd indeed is happening in Shanghai, city where we lived for 4 years and our younger son was born. Could it be the moment when the CCP realises that Zero Covid is neither achievable nor desirable?

[China APPG @APPCG]

Locking down the whole of Shanghai and other major cities in China, while the rest of the world gets on with living with COVID, is a call by the CCP. But the immediate global impact was an assumption of less energy demand, with energy prices dropping. We should be grateful

[China APPG @APPCG]

We all send our condolences to the crew and passengers of MU 5735 and all their families and friends.

[China APPG @APPCG]

China's reaction to Russia's invasion, against a backdrop of strong international condemnation and her own need to comply with sanctions against Russia, may be a crucial turning point. The wheels are in motion.

https://t.co/e3w8ysZ4sl

[China APPG @APPCG]

Global Britain needs a wide range of relationships with different countries. Our shared values have led @WFD_Democracy to scope a new programme with @TFDemocracy. While strengthening business & dialogue with Taiwan we should not look to change the formal diplomatic relationship.

[China APPG @APPCG]

Also meeting MPs @DehennaDavison & @Ben_Everitt with plans to discuss regional job creation data from UK exports #GlobalBritain #IndoPacificTilt

[China APPG @APPCG]

First day of our new Co-ordinator Louisa Idel here discussing export growth opportunities with Chair @RichardGrahamUK, @ChinaBritain Business Council Chief Exec Andrew Seaton & Shadow Business Secretary @jreynoldsMP.

[China APPG @APPCG]

Happy Chinese New Year from everyone at the All Party Parliamentary China Group!

The tiger symbolises energy, ambition and courage, and the APPCG will aim to bring these qualities to its work in the year ahead. #CNY2022 #GlobalBritain

[China APPG @APPCG]

HK’s legal system has been the subject of much criticism over the last two years. But this verdict from the Court of Final Appeal (CFA) on riot prosecutions shows that the independent rule of law is still very much alive and kicking in the HK SAR

https://t.co/EHPLaTnzm5

[Neil Thomas 牛犇 @neilthomas123]

Huge day for personnel politics in the Chinese Communist Party

7 province-level govs get new Party Secretaries, inc Tibet, plus new Bingtuan PS in Xinjiang

Biggest day in ages, ramping up to the 20th Party Congress in 2022

These moves show Xi Jinping's power (again!) (1/16)

[Stu Woo @stuwoo]

Huge news from China: LinkedIn says it is closing its professional-networking site in China.

This comes after the Microsoft-owned service blocked the profiles of journalists and human-rights activists in China for prohibited content. w/@lizalinwsj

https://t.co/wwCkWU39cZ

[Richard Graham @RichardGrahamUK]

My view on UK approach to vital China contribution #COP26 (as given @CEN_HQ talk):
* Recognise huge step ending finance for coal power ex China
* Encourage same approach in China
* Spell out detail peak & zero carbon plans
* UK/China joint finance global renewables growth

[UK in Hong Kong 🇬🇧 @UKinHongKong]

CG Brian Davidson met the Environment Secretary K S Wong at the Rethink HK event today and discussed plans on ZEVs at #COP26.

Both the 🇬🇧 and 🇭🇰 have already made commitments to reduce vehicle emissions. Find out UK’s plan for zero emission vehicles here:
https://t.co/ge7X69sErU

[Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma @AlokSharma_RDG]

It is clear the writing is on the wall for coal power

I welcome 🇨🇳 President Xi’s commitment to stop building new coal projects abroad - a key topic of my discussions during my visit to China

At #COP26, we must consign coal to history

#UNGA

[China APPG @APPCG]

APPCG Chair @RichardGrahamUK talks China with historian and author Rana Mitter, Oxford University Professor of History and Politics of Modern China for @GlosHistory.

Pre-recorded event available for 30 days from 9am on 25 Sept.

https://t.co/BuYwYtkRUa

[BFPG @TheBFPG]

NEW: Our latest report ‘Where next on UK-China Engagement’ recognises the UK’s progress in implementing new safeguards but finds that significant, structural change to policy-making processes will be required to balance security and openness. https://t.co/cnQXxY8maY

[China APPG @APPCG]

Massive congratulations @EmmaRaducanu!

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

🇨🇳At one stage, Emma conveyed a message of gratitude to the people of Shenyang, the northeastern Chinese city from where her mother Renee originates.

Plus, she did it all in fluent Mandarin

[Rt Hon Nigel Adams @nadams]

Just discussed areas of cooperation in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to UK @AmbZhengZeguang.
We agreed to continue working together on stability in Afghanistan & climate change.

I also stressed China must live up to international obligations in #HongKong & #Xinjiang

[Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma @AlokSharma_RDG]

Constructive discussion with Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng today

We spoke about the importance of climate action, our goals for #COP26 and #COP15, and opportunities for enhanced 🇬🇧🇨🇳 cooperation on clean energy, low carbon trade and investment and green finance