The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that the 11th China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue will be held on January 11 in Beijing. The announcement was made by spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a press briefing on Friday.
Co-chaired by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, the dialogue marks a significant step in re-establishing high-level economic discussions between the two nations. The event aims to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reflecting mutual efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Established in 2008, the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue serves as a crucial platform for addressing strategic, overarching, and long-term issues in the economic and financial sectors. The upcoming dialogue will cover a broad agenda, including macroeconomic policies, economic globalization, trade and investment, industrial cooperation, financial market development, and financial regulatory cooperation.
“Strengthening economic and financial exchanges between China and the UK, both major economies and financial powers, aligns with the interests of both countries and meets the expectations of people from all walks of life,” Guo Jiakun stated. “It holds great significance for promoting economic growth and green development, and will add certainty and inject new impetus into world economic growth.”
The resumption of this dialogue is seen as a positive signal amid global economic uncertainties. Both nations anticipate that the discussions will explore new avenues of cooperation and lead to pragmatic outcomes that benefit not only China and the UK but also contribute to global economic stability.
“We look forward to both sides exploring the potential of cooperation through this dialogue and promoting China-UK economic and financial cooperation to achieve more pragmatic results,” Guo added.
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