UK and China Revive Strategic Dialogue After Seven-Year Hiatus

High-level talks in London address economic cooperation, security concerns, and human rights as both nations seek to reset strained relations.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in London for the first UK-China Strategic Dialogue since 2018, signaling a thaw in relations.
The discussions covered bilateral economic opportunities, the war in Ukraine, and contentious issues such as human rights and Hong Kong's autonomy.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer briefly joined the talks, emphasizing the importance of consistent and respectful engagement with China.
China's Wang Yi called for greater cooperation on global challenges, advocating free trade, multilateralism, and political solutions to international conflicts.
The meeting follows recent efforts by the UK government to attract Chinese investment, including a £600 million economic agreement reached in January.