China and UK restart economic talks after six-year break

China and the UK have resumed economic talks after a six-year break. The discussions took place during a visit by UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves to Beijing, aiming to improve strained relations between the two countries. Reeves met with Chinese leaders and highlighted the importance of a stable relationship. The two sides signed agreements worth £600 million ($732 million) for the UK economy, focusing on finance and trade. The talks also addressed barriers to investment and market access, particularly in clean technology and financial services. This marks the revival of the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue, which had been suspended since 2019.