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Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as they prepare for a group photo during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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’

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Hong Kong politics

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

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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.

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Jimmy Lai has been behind bars in Hong Kong since 2020. Photo: AP
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.

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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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The British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during a training exercise off the coast of Portugal in 2021. Photo: AP
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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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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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi before their meeting in Beijing on Friday. Photo: AFP

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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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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Britain’s Labour government is seeking consistency in its engagement with China, according to a close aide to Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters
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.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan goes on tech charm offensive to deepen ties with UK, Spain

Post learns meetings with British officials might be on the cards for finance chief as he leads tech-focused delegation to Europe.

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Keir Starmer

UK’s Peter Mandelson says China should meet London’s willingness to mend ties

Beijing also described as better positioned than most countries to broker peace in Ukraine war, but its economic nationalism is a concern.

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Peter Mandelson, a former British trade secretary, is believed to be close to Keir Starmer, the country’s new prime minister. Photo: AFP
Press freedom in Hong Kong

Letters | UK arrests show it can hardly criticise Hong Kong on press freedom

Readers discuss two arrests in the UK, and efforts to cultivate patriotism in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers will need to pay to enter UK next year with electronic travel permit

Britain’s stepped-up border controls require Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders to obtain permit from January 2025.

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US-China relations

US, Britain stress unity towards China as new strategic dialogue opens in London

Top diplomats tout allies’ strengthening ties and ‘indispensable’ partnership as Washington vies to blunt Beijing’s Indo-Pacific influence.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy attend a press conference as part of a strategic dialogue in London on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
My Take

My Take | Hong Kong fugitive Simon Cheng linked to anti-China NGO in Britain

New report by UK-China Transparency attacks top China think tank and key donor from Hong Kong.

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Simon Cheng man-kit, Hui Wing-ting, Joey Siu Nam, Fok Ka-chi and Choi Ming-da – were accused of inciting secession and collusion with foreign forces. Photo: Hong Kong Police
Diplomacy

Editorial | Phone call by new UK leader to Xi marks a positive start for ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s desire to engage with China has been met with cautious optimism at a time of economic and geopolitical challenges.

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Xi Jinping

In call with UK’s Keir Starmer, China’s Xi Jinping urges long-term view of ties

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV says the call was made at Starmer’s request.

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Diplomacy

China watching UK for signs of a thaw as new government weighs up its options

Keir Starmer’s administration is wrestling with the same dilemmas over security, trade and human rights that its EU neighbours are facing.

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The British political world largely agrees on the need for a China strategy document, but the government has not committed to producing one. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Resuming Hong Kong-West extradition pacts would be in everyone’s interest

Current impasse between Hong Kong and Western nations – though limited – can benefit only criminals in the long term.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung talks about Hong Kong’s connections with international police forces, at the SCMP offices in Causeway Bay on Juily 25. Photo: Dickson Lee
Diplomacy

Opinion | Britain can deliver on its domestic goals by working with China

As Britain’s new government seeks to revamp the nation’s politics, there are key opportunities to adopt a similar approach on foreign affairs.

Canada

Opinion | Canada’s vague and harsh new security law reflects contentious geopolitics

Canada is not alone in tightening security as things worsen between the West and China, with Hong Kong, unfortunately, caught in the middle

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China-UK relations
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
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