Wang Yi sends free trade message at revived UK-China Strategic Dialogue
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his first UK trip in a decade, has reaffirmed China's commitment to free trade and multilateralism amidst global challenges. This statement was made at the resumption of the UK-China Strategic Dialogue, the first since 2018, signaling a potential thaw in relations.
Wang emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation, particularly between major powers like China and the UK. He highlighted the importance of demonstrating responsibility, supporting free trade, and advocating for peaceful resolutions to global issues. However, the relationship between the two countries has been strained in recent years due to disagreements over issues like China's stance on the Ukraine war and human rights concerns in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, as acknowledged by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who anticipates discussions on a wide array of topics, including areas of disagreement and significant UK concerns.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his first UK trip in a decade, has reaffirmed China's commitment to free trade and multilateralism amidst global challenges. This statement was made at the resumption of the UK-China Strategic Dialogue, the first since 2018, signaling a potential thaw in relations.
Wang emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation, particularly between major powers like China and the UK. He highlighted the importance of demonstrating responsibility, supporting free trade, and advocating for peaceful resolutions to global issues. However, the relationship between the two countries has been strained in recent years due to disagreements over issues like China's stance on the Ukraine war and human rights concerns in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, as acknowledged by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who anticipates discussions on a wide array of topics, including areas of disagreement and significant UK concerns.
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