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Britain’s China policy tells a tale of confusion. Long gone are the chummy images of David Cameron and Xi Jinping sampling local ales in Buckinghamshire. Yet the Government does not seem quite as keen as the United States to turbocharge “decoupling” or “derisking” from Beijing. Instead, it is pursuing a…

James Cleverly said that the UK was ‘clear-eyed’ that China would not change ‘overnight’.

Prime minister says he will give police more powers to confiscate knives and will make it illegal to possess certain weapons

It is the first time a Foreign Secretary has visited China since 2018

The Foreign Secretary said meeting Chinese officials is important to avoid misunderstandings between Beijing and London.

Britain’s top diplomat, James Cleverly, has begun a long-awaited visit to China as the two countries attempt to stabilize ties that have frayed in recent years

On trip to Beijing, James Cleverly says Britain is ‘clear-eyed’ about its disagreements with world’s second largest economy

Row erupts as foreign secretary meets his Chinese counterpart in Beijing

Foreign select committee report published as foreign secretary, James Cleverly, travels to Beijing

The Foreign Affairs Committee is calling for a more structured and comprehensive approach to dealing with China.

The last UK foreign secretary to visit China was Jeremy Hunt in 2018.