Reeves visits China to strengthen economic ties amid UK market challenges

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 amid calls to cancel due to concerns over the UK’s fiscal stability following a selloff in assets. She has not addressed these market issues publicly and is joined by senior financial officials to revive bilateral talks. The visit seeks to improve relations with China after years of tension and is part of a broader strategy by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost domestic growth through foreign investment.