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Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and Britain, covering issues such as trade, diplomacy and human rights.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
Hong Kong leader John Lee and lawmakers gather for pictures after the vote on domestic national security legislation at the Legislative Council. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

National security law, minister sackings bookend big year in Hong Kong politics

City continues to deal with consequences of 2019 unrest with a UK spying case, banning of a song and jailing of activists.

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British minister’s China trip may ‘test the waters’ for pragmatic approach

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China education

Chinese university probes forged Cambridge invite that led to visa rejections

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Britain

UK woman accused of being Chinese spy loses case against MI5

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that the domestic spy agency’s decision did not breach her human rights.

Lawyer Christine Lee. Photo: EyePress via AFP
Espionage

Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew denies claims, criticises UK political climate

Yang Tengbo says the description of him as a spy are ‘entirely untrue’, that he is a victim of a ‘political climate’.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hongkongers in England, Wales extend record birth numbers under BN(O) scheme

Hongkongers had 2,129 babies last year in England and Wales, even as birth numbers hit nearly 50-year low in their new homes.

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Britain

UK’s Prince Andrew says he’s ‘ceased all contact’ with alleged Chinese spy

A former UK minister called it ‘extremely embarrassing’ that a suspected Chinese agent had become a confidante of the disgraced royal.

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Britain’s Prince Andrew, is seen in London in July 2017. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong politics

2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office case deny spying charges in UK

Trial of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office’s Bill Yuen and UK Border Force officer Peter Wai set to start in March of next year.

Chinese overseas

Chinese students at UK universities face ‘acute’ integration challenges: report

They account for a quarter of Britain’s international students, but language and digital barriers keep them from adjusting to local culture.

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Britain

Chinese associate of Prince Andrew banned from UK as national security risk

The businessman has close links to the British royal and was authorised to act on his behalf to seek investors in China.

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Britain’s Prince Andrew attends a ceremony in Brugge, Belgium, in September 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong is counting on innovative investment

The HKIC has funded 80 start-ups and projects. These deals have come at a critical time for the city as it builds itself up as a hi-tech centre.

Hong Kong is counting on investment. Photo: Shutterstock
China economy

‘Ongoing concerns’ for British firms in China as malaise extends for fifth year

Almost 60 per cent of firms surveyed by the British Chamber of Commerce in China reported an increasing difficulty to operate in China this year.

G20

At G20, Xi and Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations

Both leaders note progress, with the Australian prime minister saying: ‘Trade is flowing more freely to the benefit of both countries.’.

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Xi Jinping

China-UK relations: Starmer tells Xi Britain seeks ties without ‘surprises’

UK will be predictable ‘sovereign actor committed to the rule of law,’ British PM tells Chinese president on G20 sidelines.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Reset to Hong Kong-UK ties? British minister to meet city officials during visit

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West to meet No 2 official Eric Chan and finance chief Paul Chan, as well as UK business leaders.

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Catherine West, the UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong hits out after top UK official meets Lai son

Ministry’s office in Hong Kong lashes out after meeting between British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Sebastien Lai in London last week.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong move by snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘may spare him from UK tax reform’

Seven-time champion arrived in Hong Kong amid plans by UK to abolish non-domicile tax status as part of revenue shake-up.

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Diplomacy

Lammy visit to China first sign of a thaw in Sino-British relations

UK foreign secretary’s brief stops in Beijing and Shanghai can open door to a fresh, more stable engagement between trade partners.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with his British counterpart, David Lammy, in Beijing this month. Photo: Xinhua
Britain

UK to expand Pacific fishing patrols to counter China’s maritime moves

‘We cannot turn a blind eye to the challenges faced by our friends and partners on the other side of the world,’ PM Keir Starmer said.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Britain’s China policy needs an additional ‘C’

If the West attempts to make China a pariah, the world’s second largest economy will be left with no option but to lean towards Russia.

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Diplomacy

Britain seeking new ‘starting point’ in China relationship after Lammy visit

The two countries have pledged to cooperate in a number of areas, but lingering tensions remain.

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Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Shanghai’s Museum of Art Pudong. Photo: FCDO UK
Diplomacy

British foreign minister pledges ‘more diplomacy’ in approach to China

Lammy says the new Labour government will aim to be ‘consistent’ in its approach to Beijing in contrast to its Conservative predecessor.

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Foreign ministers David Lammy and Wang Yi met in Beijing on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE
China

China agrees to resume dialogue with Britain, Wang Yi tells top UK diplomat

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is first cabinet member of new Labour government to meet Chinese leaders in Beijing since election win.

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New British foreign secretary seeks to push economic ties on first China visit

Lammy is expected to focus on trade, but issues such as human rights and security will continue to cast a shadow over the relationship.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Chinese investment could soon pour back into Britain. It’s about time

Increasing Chinese investment could lay the groundwork for the wealth creation needed to reduce the UK’s regional and economic disparities.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping wears 3D glasses to view robotic equipment during a visit to Imperial College London, on October 21, 2015. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

UK, Spain ‘keen to tap Hong Kong financial services’ to grow Asia presence

Finance chief Paul Chan says countries’ political and business sectors weighing how to leverage city’s advantages as he returns from Europe.

Hong Kong’s finance chief has said trips to other economies are helping the government tailor its promotion strategies. Photo: Sun Yeung
Britain

Exclusive | Peter Mandelson on why Britain’s sudden U-turn on China was a big ‘mistake’

The close Starmer adviser says ‘violent’ shifts in diplomatic direction are not realistic or sensible.

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From our archives

On This Day | Historic pact over future of Hong Kong gets first signing – from SCMP archive

Four decades ago, Britain and China initialled a draft of the joint declaration on Hong Kong’s future status.

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