Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 41011

China: Religious Freedom

Tabled: 25 March 2025
Answered: 1 April 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Chinese counterpart on the (a) arrest of Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin in Wenzhou and (b) treatment of religious leaders in China.

Answer

Catherine West
The environment for freedom of religion or belief in China is restrictive, which includes the persecution of Christians. This Government stands firm on human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief. We raise our concerns at the highes...
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