More talks with Chinese premier despite protests
Monday 2nd February 2009, 9:23AM GMT.
Gordon Brown and David Cameron have both met premier Wen Jiabao despite widespread protests against the Chinese leader.
The prime minister held talks with Mr Wen in Downing Street, with protestors attempting to gather outside despite the snow.
Five protestors were arrested yesterday while trying to approach Mr Wen, and more demonstrations are planned for tomorrow, when he will deliver a lecture at Cambridge University.
A visit to the Chinese embassy saw Tibetan independence and human rights activists vault barriers.
Mr Cameron met the Chinese leader for 45 minutes on Sunday morning, accompanied by shadow foreign secretary William Hague and shadow chancellor George Osborne.
Mr Cameron said he discussed trade and the economic downturn with Mr Wen, but also brought up concerns about human rights.
“I also raised with Premier Wen the issue of human rights in China and greater participation in the political process, including at a time of economic difficulty, and our wish to see a continuing dialogue on these issues,” Mr Cameron said.
“We also discussed Iran, and I made clear the importance a Conservative government would attach to forging a strong and united international response to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon.”
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