(The Queen of England's coffin is parked in Westminster Hall)
Chinese mission went to the British Parliament to pay condolences to the Queen of England. It was rejected
htmlAfter the death of the 596-year-old Queen of England, the UK will hold a grand funeral for her, and for this purpose, delegations from many countries around the world have also been invited to pay condolences.
The UK also sent an invitation to our country. Because of the importance of bilateral relations and the compliance with diplomatic etiquette, a few days ago, my Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded that he would consider sending the highest delegation to attend the funeral of the Queen of England. But unexpectedly, British Parliament actually refused the Chinese delegation to enter Westminster Hall to pay condolences. After the death of Queen of England, her body was placed in the Palace of Westminster, which is the Capitol building in the UK. Before her state funeral was held, her coffin would be placed here and the people could come to pay their respects. September 19th is the day of the state funeral of Elizabeth II.
Because its coffin is parked in the Parliament, the British Parliament has the right to take charge of the palace. The Chinese delegation was denied entry into Westminster Hall and was only allowed to attend the funeral. This behavior in the UK is very narrow-minded and rude. China respects diplomatic etiquette and upholds the principle of friendship to send missions to the queen's funeral, but is treated like this. It is really unacceptable.
(Westminster Palace, England)
Reasons for the UK's rejection: China sanctions British MPs in March this year
The British Parliament refused the Chinese mission to enter Westminster Hall, which was because China sanctions seven British MPs in March this year. China will not sanction people from other countries for no reason, so why did it impose sanctions on seven British lawmakers?
In March 2022, 7 British MPs poured dirty water on Xinjiang, China for no reason, fabricated and talked nonsense out of thin air on human rights issues, spread lies about Xinjiang everywhere, and even unilaterally sanctioned Chinese personnel. In response, China also imposed sanctions on seven British lawmakers, which is completely legitimate and reasonable!
After the UK issued an invitation to China, the seven sanctioned MPs, including British Conservative MPs Ian and Tim, immediately jumped out and wrote a letter to the British Parliament to protest. They asked the UK to withdraw its invitation to China, saying that it is unreasonable for China to attend the British Queen's funeral, and that Russia, Myanmar and other countries should be kicked out of the invitation list together. Finally, he also asked the parliament to make guarantees to them...
Subsequently, the British Parliament issued an announcement banning Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang from entering his parliament building, and the Chinese delegation was also turned away.
Chinese Embassy in the UK Comment on this: Individual British parliamentarians obstructed normal exchanges between China and the UK with despicable and cowardly behavior for their personal political interests, which would harm the interests of both countries.
(My Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning)
My embassy responded: I despise some British parliamentarians
This incident has also been confirmed by the Chinese Embassy in the UK. At a press conference held recently, the spokesperson of our embassy responded to this matter.
My spokesperson said that the British Parliament's approach reflects the narrow-minded psychology of the British side. This behavior is short-sighted and reckless. We despise this cowardly act and strongly condemn it.
China's sanctions on certain British MPs are reasonable and justified. China is never ambiguous about issues involving core interests, and will definitely not tolerate them and will firmly resist them. Britain ignores international etiquette and uses this method as revenge is completely wrong. China advises some people in the British Parliament to put away this improper political trick, otherwise the stones they carry will only smash themselves in the foot.
Middle Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning also expressed that the invitation of the Chinese delegation to attend the state funeral of the Queen of England is a great importance to the UK and also to express respect for the Queen of England. The British side should uphold correct diplomatic etiquette and grasp the way of hospitality.
On September 17, 2022, Mao Ning announced that at the invitation of the British government, On September 19, China Vice President Wang Qishan will attend the funeral of the British Queen in London.
(Chinese Embassy in the UK)
my country tolerate the British improper actions with the style of a great country and the demeanor of a state of etiquette. While keeping aside past grudges, it also made an example for the UK and told these members what true national etiquette is.
(text: Runhui Reviewed: Gudong)
