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16 October, 2024
Ukraine war
China’s ‘rational’ position on Ukraine war validated, Wang Yi says in Britain
China’s foreign minister, in London to meet British counterpart David Lammy, says results of China-UK cooperation are emerging.
14 Feb 2025 - 4:49PM
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China
Wang Yi sends free trade message at revived UK-China Strategic Dialogue
14 Feb 2025 - 12:16PM
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Chinese offshore investment
Will warmer ties and DeepSeek success boost China-UK economic links?
13 Feb 2025 - 5:00PM
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Britain for talks with David Lammy
They will hold strategic dialogue for the first time since 2018, as Labour government seeks to improve ties with Beijing.
10 Feb 2025 - 7:49PM
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Art
When Brit art world provocateurs Gilbert & George’s visited China
It was the early 1990s, the mainland was opening up, and coming in hot were the two biggest troublemakers in British art. The man who got them there tells all in his new book.
3 Feb 2025 - 3:36PM
Diplomacy
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UK-China talks offer cautious grounds for optimism on relations
Revival of dialogue is a positive step with London badly seeking to boost the national economy and Beijing reaching out under shadow of Donald Trump.
25 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
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Britain
British chancellor angles for reset in relations, trade on China trip
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has relaunched a dormant financial dialogue with China as part of a broader warming of ties.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:15AM
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China economy
China vows all-out efforts on trade, FDI in fresh bid to kick-start economy
Commerce ministry pledge on key 2025 goals comes as China and Britain vow deeper financial links during Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit.
12 Jan 2025 - 10:38PM
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Keir Starmer
China calls for closer financial ties with Britain as both sides seek reset
Economic benefits can be ‘stabilising anchor’ for ties, Vice-Premier He Lifeng tells revived event co-hosted with Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
11 Jan 2025 - 11:01PM
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Britain
Shein lawyer evades questions on China cotton at UK hearing, angering lawmakers
The fast-fashion giant is accused of forced labour in its supply chains as it reportedly prepares for a US$62 billion listing in London.
8 Jan 2025 - 8:33AM
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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.
29 Dec 2024 - 11:00AM
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British minister’s China trip may ‘test the waters’ for pragmatic approach
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning a visit next month in the latest sign the Labour Party is seeking stronger economic ties.
23 Dec 2024 - 2:34PM
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China education
Chinese university probes forged Cambridge invite that led to visa rejections
British embassy in Beijing says Chinese student were refused visas because ‘false documentation was provided in their application’.
19 Dec 2024 - 7:53PM
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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.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:14PM
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’.
17 Dec 2024 - 10:25AM
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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.
15 Dec 2024 - 6:40PM
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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.
14 Dec 2024 - 7:01AM
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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.
13 Dec 2024 - 6:41PM
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.
13 Dec 2024 - 2:37PM
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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.
13 Dec 2024 - 3:36AM
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Hong Kong economy
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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.
9 Dec 2024 - 8:15AM
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.
3 Dec 2024 - 10:04AM
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.’.
19 Nov 2024 - 4:50AM
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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.
18 Nov 2024 - 10:48PM
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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.
14 Nov 2024 - 9:15PM
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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.
29 Nov 2024 - 2:57PM
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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.
2 Nov 2024 - 9:03PM
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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.
28 Oct 2024 - 5:00AM
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