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British Parliament members suggest compulsory training to counteract Chine
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In order to prevent "foreign interference," a group of British lawmakers has proposed mandatory security for all members of parliament and parliamentary personnel, Radio Free Asia reported on Wednesday.
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China condemns British lawmakers' visit to Taiwan
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In a statement, Chinese ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang said, "In disregard of China's firm opposition, relevant members of the UK Parliament went ahead to visit the Taiwan region of China. This is a flagrant violation of the one-China principle and blatant interference in China's int
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British lawmakers' Taiwan visit angers China
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The statements by China follow a speech by UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, earlier this week wherein he hinted that the so-called "golden era" of British ties with China was over.
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UK plans to replace Chinese language schools with teachers from Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], September 20 (ANI): A group of cross-party British lawmakers is in talks with Taiwan to provide Chinese-language teachers to the United Kingdon as the government seeks to phase out Confucius Institutes, according to media reports.
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British lawmakers warn against "invisible crime" of drink spiking
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Drink spiking in Britain's bars and night clubs and at music festivals will remain an "invisible crime" unless action is taken, a new parliamentary report warned on Tuesday.
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MI5 warns British lawmakers of Chinese agent trying to influence politici
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], January 14 (ANI): Britain's spy agency, MI5 has warned lawmakers that a woman linked to the Chinese Communist Party, has been working to influence the political process of the country by establishing links with Parliamentarians.
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Chinese ambassador banned from UK Parliament, Beijing reacts sharpely
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], September 15 (ANI): Chinese new ambassador Zheng Zeguang was prevented from a meeting in the UK Parliament on Wednesday after the invitation sparked outrage amongst British lawmakers under sanction by Beijing.
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China expresses outrage over British report on Uyghur rights abuse
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 11 (ANI): China has expressed outrage and firm opposition to a report published by a group of British lawmakers, urging the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson-led government to take action against Beijing over its treatment of the Uyghur community in Xinjiang province.
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British lawmakers urge UK govt to act tough against China on rights abuses
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 9 (ANI): A group of British lawmakers have urged the Boris Johnson government to take tough action against China over its treatment of the Uyghur community in Xinjiang province.
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UK lawmakers approve Boris Johnson's Brexit deal
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], Dec 20 (ANI): British lawmakers on Friday approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal in a landmark moment after three years of political bickering that sets the United Kingdom firmly on course to leave the European Union next month.
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British MPs back snap election vote, UK to hold polls on Dec 12
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct 30 (ANI): British lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favour of a snap election in the UK, paving the way for holding polls on December 12, weeks before the country is set to depart from the European Union (EU) on January 31 next year.
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Lawmakers vote in favour of Boris Johnson's new Brexit plan
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct 23 (ANI): British lawmakers on Tuesday (local time) voted in favour of the new Brexit plan proposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as an attempt to fast-track the process of UK's withdrawal from the EU by October 31.
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