Britain's Treasury chief visits China to restart economic talks

Britain's Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is traveling to China this weekend to revive economic talks that have been on hold since 2019. The discussions aim to improve trade relations and address barriers for U.K. businesses in China. Reeves will meet with Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing and Shanghai. The agenda includes reviving the China-U.K. Economic and Financial Dialogue and discussing issues like China's support for Russia and human rights in Hong Kong. This visit follows recent trips by other British officials, including Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The Labour government seeks a pragmatic approach to strengthen ties with China, despite concerns over national security and human rights.