The 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/British Foreign Secretary David Reeves is visiting China as part of an effort by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to strengthen ties with the country, their fourth-largest trading partner. The visit comes after a series of tensions between the two nations over spying allegations and Beijing's support for Russia in the Ukraine war and its crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong. Reeves will meet with Chinese officials to discuss issues such as human rights and freedoms in Hong Kong and China's economic support for Russia, and is accompanied by senior executives from major financial services firms including HSBC and Standard Chartered. The visit aims to strike a "pragmatic" balance between maintaining good relations with Beijing while addressing national security concerns.
https://apnews.com/article/china-britain-rachel-reeves-labour-a20b3eb02ee618401ed5c3d427ad75c2The 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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