Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 83339

China: Religious Freedom

Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Named Day

Question

Brendan O'Hara

Scottish National PartyArgyll, Bute and South Lochaber

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in China on the recent detention of members of Zion Church; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure their rel

Answer

Seema Malhotra
The UK Government is aware of reports concerning the detention of Zion Church members in China. We continue to follow developments closely and regularly raise human rights concerns with the Chinese authorities. The UK remains committed to promoting human ...

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