China Research Group

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The China Research Group is a group founded in April 2020 by the Conservative MPs Tom Tugendhat and Neil O'Brien.[1][2] It aims for a more hawkish foreign policy from the British government towards China.[3]

Formed by Conservative MPs (although MPs from other parties are also involved),[4] the group says its aim is to gain a "better understanding of China's economic ambitions and global role". This is to include Huawei's role in the UK's 5G network (see: Concerns over Chinese involvement in 5G wireless networks), China's alleged COVID-19 disinformation campaign, and its foreign policy, in particular its relations with poorer regions of the world (Global South) and the Belt and Road Initiative.[5][6]

The group also calls for sanctions over alleged human rights abuses by the Chinese government, (including its persecution of Uighurs in Xinjiang).[7] In March 2021, the CRG and its founders, among other groups, were sanctioned by China announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry for "maliciously spreading lies and disinformation" about human rights in China. Members were subsequently banned from entering China (including Hong Kong and Macau) and Chinese citizens and institutions are prohibited from doing business with them.[8][9][10]

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  1. ^ Timsit, Annabelle (18 May 2021). "Glossary: The jargon, acronyms, and historical terms that frame the UK-China relationship". Quartz. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. ^ Timsit, Annabelle (18 May 2021). "Tom Tugendhat, the politician warning of China's 'cage-rattling'". Quartz. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  3. ^ Payne, Sebastian (25 April 2020). "Senior Tories launch ERG-style group to shape policy on China". Financial Times. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. ^ Rea, Ailbhe (15 July 2020). "Meet the former soldier who's changing Britain's China policy". New Statesman. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Coronavirus: Tory MPs to examine 'rise of China'". BBC. London. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  6. ^ Pamilih, Julia. "China Research Group News". chinaresearchgroup.substack.com. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  7. ^ Yan, Sophia (1 December 2020). "UK urgently needs new policy to deal with Beijing, China Research Group report finds". The Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Uighurs: China bans UK MPs after abuse sanctions". BBC News. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Announces Sanctions on Relevant UK Individuals and Entities". www.fmprc.gov.cn. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  10. ^ "China targets UK politicians for sanctions over Xinjiang 'lies'". Al Jazeera. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
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