The first step in revitalizing UK-China relations is to restore high-level dialogue mechanism, which is a key aspect of the Labour government's approach to engaging with China. Since taking office, Starmer has put into action the Labour Party's election manifesto commitment to a "cooperate-compete-challenge" policy toward China,

The notion that China might bail out the British economy is but utterly fanciful. Britain cannot continue to ignore the evidence in the vain hope that appeasing China will somehow revitalize its economy.

The details of Made in China 2025 are laid out in hundreds of official documents. A so-called “Green Book”, published by a committee of China’s top engineers, identified targets for government largesse.

Top regional official says he hopes students from US and elsewhere will realise ‘slander’ about alleged forced labour is ‘completely a lie’.

China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing

Pressure is mounting on Rachel Reeves as the Chancellor arrived in China after a week when government borrowing hit an almost 30-year high. Bond market turmoil has seen the pound sink to a 14-month low against the dollar amid fears Reeves may have to rip up her own fiscal rules.

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When Rachel Reeves touches down in snowy Davos next week, she will be embarking on a hectic few days pressing flesh with the global elite. Attendees include big bank bosses, world leaders such as the government waste slashing Javier Milei of Argentina and royalty – in the form of Princess Beatrice.

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China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, achieving Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth helped by strong exports and recent stimulus measures.