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Britain's foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart at ASEAN

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Posted on July 11, 2025

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(Reuters) -British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday that he met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Southeast Asian block ASEAN's summit in Malaysia. They discussed bilateral issues and

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy Meets Chinese Counterpart at ASEAN

(Reuters) -British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday that he met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Southeast Asian block ASEAN's summit in Malaysia.

They discussed bilateral issues and areas where there is disagreement which including the ongoing detention of jailed Hong Kong activist and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to a post on Lammy's X account.

(Reporting by Urvi Dugar; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • UK Foreign Minister David Lammy met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
  • The meeting took place at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
  • Discussions included bilateral issues and disagreements.
  • The detention of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai was a key topic.
  • The meeting highlights ongoing UK-China diplomatic engagements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who met with the UK Foreign Minister at the ASEAN summit?
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
What topics were discussed during the meeting?
They discussed bilateral issues and areas of disagreement, including the detention of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai.
Where did the meeting between the UK and Chinese officials take place?
The meeting took place at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

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