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The Prime Minister has today visited the Design Innovation Institute in Shanghai to mark the growing impact of British theatre in China – boosting growth and supporting jobs at home.
Summary of the trade and investment outcomes of the Prime Minister's visit to China in January 2026.
Memoranda of Understanding and sectoral cooperation To enhance bilateral…
UK export deals, contracts, sales, or agreements with China resulting from export promotion support by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) confirmed in 2025 financial year, quarter 1 to quarter 3.
Billions of pounds worth of export and investment deals for the UK have been secured, as the Prime Minister wraps up his visit to China.
The Prime Minister met the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
The Prime Minister met the Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing today.
UK businesses will have more opportunities to grow and expand into the Chinese market, bolstering growth and supporting jobs at home.
People smuggling gangs will be dealt a further blow with the Prime Minister expected to launch a border security agreement with China to tackle the flow of Chinese made small boat parts.
Working people and UK businesses will benefit from a more strategic and consistent UK relationship with China, the Prime Minister will pledge as he arrives in Beijing today.
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