UK Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves visits China to strengthen economic ties

UK Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves began a visit to China aimed at improving economic ties. She is accompanied by British business leaders and will meet key Chinese officials, including Vice Premier He Lifeng. Reeves seeks to revive the China-U.K. Economic and Financial Dialogue, which has been on hold since 2019. The goal is to reduce barriers for British businesses in China and enhance trade opportunities. The visit follows recent trips by other UK officials, including Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. While Labour aims for a pragmatic approach to relations, some opposition members express concerns over national security and human rights issues.