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Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and Britain, covering issues such as trade, diplomacy and human rights.
Open Questions series

Wu Shicun on why Beijing will not rule out Scarborough Shoal construction

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Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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Wu Shicun on why Beijing will not rule out Scarborough Shoal construction

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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Britain’s new prime minister’s first challenge may lie in the Indian Ocean where the future of a US-British facility remains unresolved.

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Hong Kong

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Mainland China

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Britain

UK trade secretary hosts Chinese delegation in bid to boost services

Peter Kyle and China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will launch an initiative to support UK businesses expanding their exports into China.

Britain’s Trade Secretary Peter Kyle outside 10 Downing Street in London. Photo: EPA
Diplomacy

Editorial | Even as Starmer goes, Britain’s pragmatic China stance likely to stay

Andy Burnham, tipped to succeed Starmer, is not an outspoken critic of Beijing and engagement is set to continue despite broader geopolitical tensions.

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Britain

Will Andy Burnham shake up the UK’s China policy if he becomes prime minister?

Outgoing Starmer stabilised ties, but analysts say the UK’s economic problems will be the next leader’s top priority.

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Xi Jinping

UK envoy visits Yanan, historic party site rarely seen by Western officials

Peter Wilson also goes to the village where Xi Jinping spent years in hard labour during Cultural Revolution.

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British ambassador to China Peter Wilson and Lu Kang, vice-minister of the Communist Party's International Department visit Yanan in northwestern China on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong-UK spying row

UK court jails 2 Hongkongers tied to trade office for up to 10 years for spying

Office manager Bill Yuen sentenced to eight years and security firm operator Peter Wai jailed for 10 years, drawing condemnation from city government.

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Mainland China

China-UK ties thaw: Wang urges that they ‘further communicate’, align positions

Citing global turbulence, Beijing’s top diplomat also calls for stronger ‘high-level exchanges’ and ‘more tangible and visible outcomes’.

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Britain

In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for 3-day visit

Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement.

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British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will visit China from Monday to Wednesday, including a trip to Shenzhen, before heading to India. Photo: EPA
Shangri-La Dialogue

Exclusive | Chinese, UK delegations discuss military engagement at Shangri-La Dialogue

Major General Meng Xiangqing invites British military officials to Xiangshan Forum and Zhuhai air show in China.

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Major General Meng Xiangqing, who is leading the Chinese delegation to Asia’s largest defence summit, meets with British military officials on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong trade office in London can continue ‘legitimate activity’: UK official

UK government resists calls to revoke Hong Kong trade office privileges after spy case, but insists it will act against any threat to security.

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Mainland China

Will Starmer’s election woes force a shake-up in the UK’s ties with China?

British prime minister’s dwindling authority may see him come under pressure to shift policies, Chinese experts say.

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Hong Kong-UK spying row

Why the UK won’t shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict

Analysts say British authorities will prioritise stable ties with Beijing given current geopolitical uncertainties.

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Hong Kong’s economic and trade office in London. Photo: Google Maps
Britain

Video | UK court convicts 2 men from HK trade office of spying

Hong Kong government claims case ‘absolutely unrelated’ to the administration, while Chinese embassy in UK condemns ‘political move’.

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Hong Kong-UK spying row

Beijing hits out at UK over conviction of 2 men tied to Hong Kong trade office

Foreign ministry accuse UK of abusing the law after Bill Yuen and Peter Wai found guilty of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain.

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Britain

3 arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China, including MP’s husband

They are the latest in a number of arrests in the UK of people accused of spying or causing political interference on behalf of China.

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UK Labour Party

Letters | How sincere is Labour’s narrative of compassion on the BN(O) pathway?

Readers discuss a route for Hongkongers wishing to acquire British citizenship, the US-Philippine military alliance, and a mass shooting in Canada.

A cyclist rides past the Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben, in London, on January 23. Photo: AP
United States

Trump tells Starmer ‘do not give away Diego Garcia’ in new attack on Chagos deal

President says the UK should not lose control of Indian Ocean island by entering ‘tenuous’ lease, amid concerns about China’s growing ties there.

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BN(O) passport

China’s UK embassy slams BN(O) expansion for ‘manipulating’ Jimmy Lai case

Embassy spokesman condemns ‘malicious’ move to expand migration pathway and accuses Britain of interfering in China’s domestic affairs.

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Hong Kong politics

UK expands BN(O) scheme to more Hongkongers following Jimmy Lai sentencing

Britain’s Home Office says those under 18 during 1997 handover to China will be eligible to apply for scheme.

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People walk past skyscrapers and office buildings in London. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security crimes

Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case.

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Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai’s wife Teresa Lai leave West Kowloon Court. Photo: Sam Tsang
Britain

Opinion | Hong Kong can be hub of revival in the Sino-British relationship

As China and the UK mend relations, Hong Kong should strive to be a platform for a wider range of Sino-British joint ventures.

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Donald Trump

Letters | UK needs an independent China policy, not just a Trump hedge

Readers discuss the British prime minister’s visit to Beijing, allies drifting away from Washington, and the blame game over narcotics.

China trade

UK, China boost financial ties, deepen London’s role as offshore yuan hub

New pact designates a new yuan clearing bank, boosts cross-listings and expands green finance, accelerating the international use of China’s currency.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, China, last Friday. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy

As I see it | Starmer faces a hysterical backlash over new Chinese embassy

The worst features of UK politics and media, with help from ‘yellow-ribbon’ BN(O)ers, have been on full display over the ‘mega’ embassy plan.

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The location proposed for the new Chinese embassy at the old Royal Mint Court is seen in London, United Kingdom, on January 14. Photo: EPA
Britain

Letters | How Hong Kong can help cement the UK-China relationship

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s role within a ‘sophisticated’ UK-China relationship, the reason pet rental exists, and the U-turn on seat belts.

Mainland China

UK’s Starmer faces backlash over China trip amid claims he was ‘tricked’

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the UK prime minister of adopting a ‘supine and short-termist approach’ to China.

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