John Swinney has been criticised for welcoming a Chinese diplomat to Bute House despite the tensions between the UK and China. China have locked up a number of Hong Kong campaigners, including British-born journalist Jimmy Lai. And the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation added: "Strengthening links with #China's government is hardly a move in line with #Scotland's values. Unless your values are prioritising trade deals over national security and human rights concern." A Scottish Government spokesman said: "Ministers regularly raise concerns about human rights abuses, including actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, with the Chinese government.

Source: Express August 07, 2024 12:50 UTC