The Latest Breaking News from James Cleverly

James Cleverly in China for ‘tough conversations’ with counterparts

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

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Britain's top diplomat visits China for the first time in 5 years, hoping to stabilize ties

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

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Isolating China would be a mistake, says UK foreign secretary

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Cleverly China visit: can UK pull off tricky diplomatic balancing act?

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits China on Wednesday hoping to tread a fine diplomatic line between calling out Beijing over human rights abuses and posturing over Taiwan and seeking greater cooperation on economic ties and climate change.

The Week · Aug 29, 2023

China’s leading state-run newspaper calls on UK to return ‘stolen’ artifacts ahead of James Cleverly visit

‘We formally request the British Museum to return all Chinese cultural relics acquired through improper channels to China free of charge’

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Rishi Sunak took helicopter to housebuilding visit where he defended government’s ‘green credentials’ – as it happened

PM flew to Norwich for the event where it was announced the government scrapping of nutrient neutrality rules

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Cleverly says China must show ‘responsibility’ on world stage ahead of visit

James Cleverly will visit China on Wednesday, the first such trip by a UK foreign secretary since 2018.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Britain's foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties

Britain’s top diplomat James Cleverly is set to visit China on Wednesday in the first trip by a U.K. foreign secretary to the country in more than five years

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Foreign Secretary to visit China on Wednesday

James Cleverly will raise concerns over human rights, Taiwan and Hong Kong during his visit, the first by a UK foreign secretary since 2018.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Foreign Secretary set for Philippines visit

It comes after a new partnership covering climate, trade and foreign policy was launched between the UK and the Philippines in December 2021.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023