Reeves visits China to strengthen economic ties after UK market turmoil

Chancellor Rachel Reeves began a two-day visit to China, aiming to strengthen long-term economic ties despite recent market turmoil in the UK. She plans to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss trade and investment. Reeves's trip comes after a selloff in UK assets raised concerns about the country's fiscal stability. She has not addressed these market issues publicly and continues with her agenda in China. The visit seeks to revive high-level talks between the UK and China, which have been stalled since the pandemic. Reeves will also address human rights issues in Hong Kong and China's support for Russia.