China Lifts Sanctions on British MPs After Starmer-Xi Talks

• China has lifted sanctions on British parliamentarians imposed nearly five years ago for criticising Beijing's human rights record.
• The sanctions targeted nine British citizens, including five MPs and two peers, who spoke out against alleged genocide of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the lifting of sanctions after over three hours of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
• Starmer stated that President Xi confirmed all parliamentarians are now free to travel to China.
• Sanctioned parliamentarians, including Iain Duncan Smith and Nusrat Ghani, had previously stated they would reject any deal prioritising personal convenience over justice for Uyghur people.

Why It Matters: China lifted sanctions on British MPs after Starmer-Xi talks, allowing them to travel to China.