UK Revisits China, a Strategic Balancing Act in a Shifting Global Landscape
5 months, 1 week ago

UK Revisits China, a Strategic Balancing Act in a Shifting Global Landscape

China Daily  

UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy's visit to China marks a significant shift in the UK's approach to relations with China. Lammy's visit demonstrates pragmatism and a commitment to maintaining dialogue despite the challenges posed by the US. The UK will prioritize economic interests and global security cooperation while navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the new era.

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UK secy to visit China in March for energy talks amid Beijing’s worsening ties with US, EU: Report
1 month ago

UK secy to visit China in March for energy talks amid Beijing’s worsening ties with US, EU: Report

Firstpost  

Energy Secretary of UK, Ed Miliband, is set to visit China from 17 to 19 March to revive talks on energy cooperation and engage with Chinese investors, sources familiar with the matter said. British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will visit China in March to restart talks on energy cooperation and meet Chinese investors, three sources with direct knowledge of the …

China, Britain agree on roadmap for cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China, Britain agree on roadmap for cooperation

China Daily  

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi ahead of a meeting at 1 Carlton Gardens in Central London on Feb 13, 2025. Beijing and London have agreed on a roadmap for future collaboration during Foreign Minister Wang Yi's trip to Britain, setting out plans for senior UK officials' visits to China, as well as …

China, Britain agree on roadmap for cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China, Britain agree on roadmap for cooperation

China Daily  

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi ahead of a meeting at 1 Carlton Gardens in Central London on Feb 13, 2025. Beijing and London have agreed on a roadmap for future collaboration during Foreign Minister Wang Yi's trip to Britain, setting out plans for senior UK officials' visits to China, as well as …

Keir Starmer and David Lammy must not kowtow to China for the sake of economic growth, Labour MPs privately warn
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer and David Lammy must not kowtow to China for the sake of economic growth, Labour MPs privately warn

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer and David Lammy must not kowtow to China for the sake of economic growth, Labour MPs have privately warned. The Foreign Secretary was joined by Cabinet Minister Pat McFadden as he met China’s foreign affairs minister Wang Yi for a ‘robust and constructive’ discussion on economic growth yesterday. David Lammy held talks with China counterpart Wang Yi at …

Top diplomats of Britain and China hold talks as part of efforts to rebuild ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Top diplomats of Britain and China hold talks as part of efforts to rebuild ties

Associated Press  

LONDON — The foreign ministers of Britain and China held talks in London on Thursday, reviving a formal dialogue between the two countries after almost seven years. U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said “robust and constructive” discussions with Foreign Minister Wang Yi would include economic relations and issues where the U.K. and China “do not always see eye to eye.” …

Amid row over mega London embassy plan, China’s top diplomat to visit Britain for talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amid row over mega London embassy plan, China’s top diplomat to visit Britain for talks

Firstpost  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Britain on Wednesday for talks that haven’t taken place since 2018, signaling a warming of relations between the two countries, according to a report Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Britain on Wednesday for talks that haven’t taken place since 2018, signaling a warming of relations between the …

Amid row over mega London embassy plan, China’s top diplomat to visit Britain for talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amid row over mega London embassy plan, China’s top diplomat to visit Britain for talks

Firstpost  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Britain on Wednesday for talks that haven’t taken place since 2018, signaling a warming of relations between the two countries, according to a report Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. File image/ Reuters Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Britain on Wednesday for talks that haven’t taken place since …

Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal

The Independent  

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British ministers indicate support for China's plans for new large embassy in London
2 months, 1 week ago

British ministers indicate support for China's plans for new large embassy in London

Hindustan Times  

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Watch: Rachel Reeves attends economic talks in China as chancellor pledges to make UK ‘better off’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Rachel Reeves attends economic talks in China as chancellor pledges to make UK ‘better off’

The Independent  

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China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China and Britain restarted economic and financial talks on Saturday after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing, as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with the world’s second-largest economy. The two sides inked agreements on Saturday in areas such as finance “worth 600 million pounds over the next …

Britain's Treasury chief is heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain's Treasury chief is heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks

The Independent  

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UK treasury chief visits China to revive economic ties amid strained relations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UK treasury chief visits China to revive economic ties amid strained relations

Hindustan Times  

Britain's Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.'s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with Beijing. As the U.K.'s Labour administration looks to mend tense relations with Beijing, Britain's Treasury head is visiting China this weekend to talk about economic and financial cooperation between the two …

UK Treasury chief heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UK Treasury chief heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.'s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with Beijing. Reeves’ visit comes after Foreign Secretary David Lammy travelled to China in October and Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of …

Minister: UK must balance national security concerns over China with trade aims
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Minister: UK must balance national security concerns over China with trade aims

The Independent  

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Sustained engagement urged in Sino-UK relations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sustained engagement urged in Sino-UK relations

China Daily  

A visitor talks with a staff member at the China pavilion of the World Travel Market London 2024 on Nov 5. Meanwhile, Starmer said the UK's approach to China would be "consistent, respectful, and pragmatic" to advance shared goals on trade, global stability, green transition, and other areas, according to the Prime Minister's Office. Noting the positive signals from recent …

Keir Starmer risks an early rift with Donald Trump after PM calls for 'respectful' UK-China relations as he becomes first PM to meet Xi Jinping since 2018 at G20 summit
4 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer risks an early rift with Donald Trump after PM calls for 'respectful' UK-China relations as he becomes first PM to meet Xi Jinping since 2018 at G20 summit

Daily Mail  

China’s communist president yesterday praised Labour’s plans for the economy as Sir Keir Starmer pushed for a new ‘respectful’ relationship with Beijing. His intervention came as Sir Keir brushed aside complaints he is ‘kowtowing’ to the communist superpower by becoming the first British PM to meet President Xi in more than six years. Sir Keir Starmer pushed for a new …

Starmer calls for ‘respectful’ relationship with China in meeting with Xi
4 months, 1 week ago

Starmer calls for ‘respectful’ relationship with China in meeting with Xi

The Independent  

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Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
4 months, 1 week ago

Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil

The Independent  

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Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
4 months, 1 week ago

Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he wanted a strong and durable relationship with China Monday as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil. Starmer also raised more thorny issues including concerns over the detention of Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher and activist Jimmy Lai, a U.K. citizen who has been in …

Starmer raises concern over jailed activist Jimmy Lai in landmark talks with China’s Xi
4 months, 1 week ago

Starmer raises concern over jailed activist Jimmy Lai in landmark talks with China’s Xi

The Independent  

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British-Chinese Relations: A New Era of Engagement
5 months ago

British-Chinese Relations: A New Era of Engagement

China Daily  

British government prepares to engage with China on various issues, including climate change, trade, and education. The new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had productive phone calls with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, focusing on bilateral and global challenges. The China-Britain Business Council welcomes the recognition of economic and commercial exchanges supporting growth in both countries.

UK-China Ties: Lammy's Visit Signals a New Era of Engagement
5 months ago

UK-China Ties: Lammy's Visit Signals a New Era of Engagement

China Daily  

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to China signifies a new era of engagement between the two countries. Both sides emphasized the need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in the spirit of mutual respect, which serves the long-term interests of both countries. The trip marks the first visit to China by a member of the new UK Cabinet since the …

Documentary Recalls Heroes of War: A Journey of Shared History Between China and the UK
5 months, 1 week ago

Documentary Recalls Heroes of War: A Journey of Shared History Between China and the UK

China Daily  

China and the UK rekindle ties through a documentary-driven effort to normalize their relationship. The film, 'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru,' brought shared memories of the two countries fighting fascism together during World War II. This visit signifies an important step towards repairing strained bilateral ties and seeking increased engagement with the world's second-largest economy.

UK Revisits China, a Strategic Balancing Act in a Shifting Global Landscape
5 months, 1 week ago

UK Revisits China, a Strategic Balancing Act in a Shifting Global Landscape

China Daily  

UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy's visit to China marks the reengagement between the two countries after several years of tensions. Lammy's visit involved talks on the green economy, technology security, and broader international and regional security topics. He also visited Shanghai to meet British businesspeople and corporate representatives to promote further development of …

UK Revisits China as New Global Order Takes Shape
Top News
5 months, 1 week ago

UK Revisits China as New Global Order Takes Shape

China Daily  

UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy's visit to China marks the reengagement between the two countries after several years of tensions. He discussed the green economy, technology security, and broader international and regional security topics during his talks with Chinese counterparts. Lammy's visit is expected to help restore economic and trade ties between China …

UK Revisits China as New Global Order Takes Shape
Top News
5 months, 1 week ago

UK Revisits China as New Global Order Takes Shape

China Daily  

UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy's visit to China marks the reengagement between the two countries after several years of tensions. Lammy's visit involved talks on the green economy, technology security, and broader international and regional security topics. He also visited Shanghai to meet British businesspeople and corporate representatives to promote further development of …

Global Realignment: UK Revisits China in an Effort to Mend Relations
5 months, 1 week ago

Global Realignment: UK Revisits China in an Effort to Mend Relations

China Daily  

Global Times reports that UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy's visit to China will focus on enhancing strategic mutual trust and strengthening dialogue and cooperation in various fields based on the implementation of the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries in their recent call.

UK needs ‘more diplomacy’ with China but will always put security first – Lammy
5 months, 1 week ago

UK needs ‘more diplomacy’ with China but will always put security first – Lammy

The Independent  

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UK Foreign Secretary Lammy Warns China Against Supporting Russia's Military in Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy Warns China Against Supporting Russia's Military in Ukraine

The Hindu  

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy urges China not to support Russia's military in the Ukraine war. He expresses concerns about China's supply of equipment to Russia's military-industrial complex, which he believes could damage China's relationships with Europe and help sustain Russia's war effort. Lammy also raises serious concerns about the implementation of a sweeping national security law in Hong Kong, and …

Lammy raises human rights concerns in ‘constructive’ talks with China
5 months, 1 week ago

Lammy raises human rights concerns in ‘constructive’ talks with China

The Independent  

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David Lammy vows to challenge China over support for Putin during ‘necessary’ visit
5 months, 1 week ago

David Lammy vows to challenge China over support for Putin during ‘necessary’ visit

The Independent  

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Will David Lammy’s trip to Beijing fix the UK’s China problem?
5 months, 1 week ago

Will David Lammy’s trip to Beijing fix the UK’s China problem?

The Independent  

For the first Labour government in 14 years, the home front quickly turned problematic, what with street riots in the first month and the supposed shock-horror discovery of a huge hole in the public finances. During a forensic interrogation at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sunak left Starmer searching his notes for an adequate response to an opposition leader who seemed better …

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit China in an attempt to reset frosty relations
5 months, 1 week ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit China in an attempt to reset frosty relations

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is making his first trip to China in office this week in an attempt to reset the U.K.'s ties with Beijing and seek “pragmatic engagement” despite human rights and other concerns. Prime Minister Keir Starmer ‘s spokesperson, Dave Pares, said Britain wants to engage China but would challenge Beijing over issues including the …

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit China in an attempt to reset frosty relations
5 months, 1 week ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit China in an attempt to reset frosty relations

The Independent  

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UK-China Relations: A New Chapter Unfolds
5 months, 1 week ago

UK-China Relations: A New Chapter Unfolds

China Daily  

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to China will mark a significant opportunity for a new beginning in Sino-British relations. The relationship between the two nations is of importance for the people of both nations and for the wider global community. Lammy's visit could lead to concrete steps toward re-establishing a productive partnership between the two sides, one that can …

For UK, an opportunity to reset relations
7 months, 2 weeks ago

For UK, an opportunity to reset relations

China Daily  

By Tom Fowdy | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-12 09:14 On July 4, the British public voted overwhelmingly to reject the Conservative government of Rishi Sunak and deliver the Labour Party's Keir Starmer to office, thus bringing Labour to power for the first time since 2010. Although we should not expect geopolitical realities to change, and while Starmer is …

UK hails China's policy push for wider opening-up
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK hails China's policy push for wider opening-up

China Daily  

By ZHENG WANYIN in London | China Daily | Updated: 2024-08-06 10:04 An aerial drone photo taken on Jan 1, 2024 shows the Yangpu international container terminal in South China's Hainan province. Experts in the United Kingdom welcomed China's new policy push for pursuing high-standard opening-up and called for stronger international trade exchanges and cooperation amid geopolitical turbulence. The plenum's …

UK hails China's policy push for wider opening-up
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK hails China's policy push for wider opening-up

China Daily  

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UK likely to take more pragmatic approach toward ties
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK likely to take more pragmatic approach toward ties

China Daily  

With a new government and Cabinet in place in Britain, a reset of relations between China and the United Kingdom is likely, experts said, while calling upon Downing Street to take a pragmatic and realistic approach toward mending ties with Beijing. The Labour government will largely follow the China policy of the last administration, but is "likely to see minor …

China-UK cooperation serves interests of both countries and world: ambassador
8 months ago

China-UK cooperation serves interests of both countries and world: ambassador

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-28 08:20 Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, speaks at a reception held by the Chinese Embassy in the UK to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China on Thursday. LONDON -- China and the United Kingdom cooperating together serves the interests of both countries and the world, said …

The Government’s confirmed key policy positions at a glance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Government’s confirmed key policy positions at a glance

The Independent  

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David Cameron's Warmth for China Could Be Sunak's First Political Storm of 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

David Cameron's Warmth for China Could Be Sunak's First Political Storm of 2024

The Quint  

Cooling Down Ultimately, this developing relationship would be derailed by the EU referendum of June 2016, and Cameron’s exit from office. Subsequent governments led by Theresa May and Boris Johnson were focused on handling Brexit, but were Several issues, including the question of democracy in Hong Kong, human rights abuses in Xinjiang, and Chinese espionage activity in the UK, have …

Things have changed since ‘golden era’ of China relations, says Cameron
1 year, 3 months ago

Things have changed since ‘golden era’ of China relations, says Cameron

The Telegraph  

Lord Cameron has said “things have changed” since he heralded a “golden era” of relations between Britain and China during his time as prime minister. In an interview with The Telegraph, the former prime minister identified China’s increasing “aggression” as one of the key security challenges facing the UK. In 2015, during his time as prime minister, Lord Cameron hosted …

Chinese state media hails David Cameron’s appointment as foreign secretary
1 year, 4 months ago

Chinese state media hails David Cameron’s appointment as foreign secretary

The Independent  

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Labour’s position on China would not boil down to the word ‘threat’ – Lammy
1 year, 5 months ago

Labour’s position on China would not boil down to the word ‘threat’ – Lammy

The Independent  

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UK resists calls to label China a threat following claims a Beijing spy worked in Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

UK resists calls to label China a threat following claims a Beijing spy worked in Parliament

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government on Monday resisted calls to label China a threat to the U.K. following the revelation that a researcher in Parliament was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of spying for Beijing. China branded the allegation of espionage a “malicious smear.” The arrest has upset British government efforts to ease tensions with Beijing that have soared …

Beware of attempts to derail China-UK ties: China Daily editorial
1 year, 6 months ago

Beware of attempts to derail China-UK ties: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite the differences that exist between China and the United Kingdom, the fact that the door of dialogue remains open at high levels shows the two countries' resolve to expand common interests while promoting the steady and long-term development of mutually beneficial Sino-UK relations. During a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday, Premier …

Beware of attempts to derail China-UK ties: China Daily editorial
1 year, 6 months ago

Beware of attempts to derail China-UK ties: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite the differences that exist between China and the United Kingdom, the fact that the door of dialogue remains open at high levels shows the two countries' resolve to expand common interests while promoting the steady and long-term development of mutually beneficial Sino-UK relations. During a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday, Premier …

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