China Lifts Travel Ban on British MPs

LONDON/BEIJING, Jan 31, 2026 — Several British Members of Parliament will be allowed to travel to China again after authorities lifted previous bans.

Officials framed the move as part of efforts to stabilize diplomatic ties. Lawmakers affected by the ban described the decision as overdue.

Observers say parliamentary exchanges could play a role in rebuilding mutual understanding.

Jon Sindreu

Jon Sindreu is the London-based global economics editor for Breakingviews. He was previously a reporter and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, where he covered macroeconomics, financial markets and aviation for 11 years. He holds a master’s degree in financial journalism from City St George’s, University of London. He also holds degrees in computer science and journalism from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, in his natal Catalonia.