Mr Lammy addressed British concerns about China as he met his counterpart, saying: “We will also discuss issues where the UK and China do not always see eye to eye.
The UK will continue to engage in “robust and constructive” discussions with China, David Lammy said as he welcomed Beijing’s foreign affairs minister to London.
He added: “Since my visit to Beijing, the Prime Minister and President Xi met at the G20, of course, and the Chancellor travelled to China for a wide-ranging visit including an economic and financial dialog and conversations which have brought tangible benefits and progress to both of our countries.
Wang Yi met with the Foreign Secretary in central London, as the Government seeks a warmer relationship with China in order to drive investment into the UK.
Amnesty International UK’s head of campaigns, Felix Jakens, said the “pursuit of trade must not inhibit frank conversations on human rights” ahead of Mr Wang’s visit.
