Foreign Office omission of accused human rights abusers on list dismays critics of China, including Uighurs

The UK Foreign Office has caused dismay among critics of China after announcing new travel bans and asset freezes against 11 human rights abusers in four countries but not imposing sanctions – like the US – against Chinese officials.

Nathan Law, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, who left the territory for the UK in July after a sweeping national security law was passed, said he was disappointed.

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