The UK government's new economic partnership with China aims to boost cooperation in areas such as sustainable finance, capital markets connectivity, and trade and investment. The partnership is part of a bid by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to strengthen ties with China, the UK's fourth-largest trading partner. However, the relationship has been strained due to spying allegations, China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war, and human rights concerns in Hong Kong. British officials, including Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and senior executives from major financial services firms, are urging Beijing to address these issues and strengthen economic ties with the UK.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-uk-restart-economic-and-financial-talks-after-six-year-hiatus/article69088394.eceThe UK government's new commitment to fostering a stable partnership with China was highlighted in a recent meeting between British officials and Chinese Vice Premier He. The two sides aim to boost economic cooperation in areas such as sustainable finance, capital markets connectivity, and trade and investment. However, the relationship has been strained due to spying allegations, China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war, and a crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong. British officials, including Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and senior executives from major financial services firms like HSBC and Standard Chartered, are part of the delegation led by Reeves, who will urge Beijing to stop supporting the Russian war effort and raise concerns about human rights in Hong Kong.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/china-uk-restart/FRUWV3YVD5HMJMNIKYJQFKMD7Y/The UK's Foreign Secretary James Reeves has visited China amidst strained relations between the two countries due to spying allegations, China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war, and a crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong. During his visit, Reeves urged Beijing to stop providing material and economic aid to Russia and raised concerns about human rights in Hong Kong. The delegation included senior officials from the Bank of England and major financial services firms such as HSBC and Standard Chartered. This trip is part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to strengthen ties with China, their fourth-largest trading partner.
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