UK MP Barred from Hong Kong Sparks Questions Over Alleged Chinese Blacklist

Wera Hobhouse claims her IPAC affiliation led to entry denial, prompting UK officials to demand transparency from Beijing.

Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse was denied entry to Hong Kong during a family visit, reportedly without explanation.
Hobhouse suspects the existence of a 'hidden blacklist' targeting politicians critical of China's human rights record.
Her membership in the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) is believed to have been a factor in her being barred.
UK Trade Minister Douglas Alexander has raised the incident with Chinese and Hong Kong authorities during an official visit.
The case has intensified scrutiny of UK-China relations, with calls for a reassessment of strategic ties and transparency.