UK and China hold joint news conference after trade meeting

Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a joint news conference on January 11 after trade meetings. This marks the first UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue in nearly six years. Reeves described the meeting as a significant milestone in UK-China relations. She emphasized the UK government's commitment to a stable partnership and the importance of trade and investment for economic growth. While advocating for increased trade, Reeves stressed the need to maintain national security. She highlighted the importance of improving market access and reducing trade barriers to benefit both economies.