New Business Secretary Peter Kyle to reopen UK-China trade talks in Beijing
Peter Kyle leads talks aiming to secure over £1 billion in market access deals for UK businesses and address trade fairness and human rights concerns, restarting talks after a seven-year pause.
- Business Secretary Peter Kyle resumed formal trade discussions between the UK and China in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the first talks of their kind in seven years.
- The talks had been suspended by Boris Johnson's Conservative government in 2019 due to China's crackdown in Hong Kong and its support for Russia in Ukraine.
- Kyle's visit aims to secure over £1 billion in market access deals within five years, focusing on sectors like automotive, professional services, and healthcare.
- Kyle emphasized that renewing trade negotiations is a key strategy to increase earnings for individuals, highlighting that meaningful and strategic collaboration will support both UK workers and businesses.
- The resumption signals the Labour government's intent to boost economic growth and trade with China while addressing challenges like fair competition, human rights, and national security.
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UK reopens trade talks to boost cooperation with China after 7-year gap
London: The UK on Wednesday reopened its trade dialogue with China after a gap of seven years as the Business and Trade Secretary reached Beijing for the UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO). Peter Kyle, who took charge at the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in last week’s Cabinet reshuffle, said direct engagement with China was a strategic imperative to strengthen trade and address concerns in a constructive manner.…
UK Revives Trade Talks with China: A New Hope for Economic Collaboration
The UK has relaunched its trade dialogue with China after a seven-year hiatus. This strategic move aims to boost bilateral cooperation across key sectors. By engaging directly, both nations hope to enhance trade, address concerns, and significantly contribute to economic growth.
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