In the 19th century, the British Empire established several colonies in China, most prominently Hong Kong, which it gained after British victory in the First Opium War. Relations between the two nations …

China (including Hong Kong) is the UK’s third largest trading partner for goods and services after the USA (£190.4b) and Germany (£140b), with total trade amounting to £118.2 billion (+1.7% YoY) in 2024.

Nov 16, 2025 · All the latest content about China-UK relations from the BBC.

Feb 11, 2025 · China is the UK’s fifth-largest trading partner. Recent issues have complicated the relationship with China, but opportunities remain.

The Roundtable on the Future of UK-China Relations brought together a diverse set of academic, business and policy stakeholders to discuss and build understanding about the complex and shifting …

Sep 9, 2021 · Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and Britain, covering issues such as trade, diplomacy and human rights.

Jun 24, 2025 · As part of a wider National Security Strategy that warned mainland Britain risked “coming under direct threat” from military opponents, ministers published a long-awaited study into the risks...

Jan 15, 2025 · The Ukraine war will be another lasting source of disagreement, even as China adopts a more cautious relationship with Russia in the coming years. Mr Trump may also exert pressure on …

Jul 8, 2025 · Deeper bilateral links are unavoidable given China’s geopolitical and economic influence. But closer engagement requires significantly stronger mitigation of the risks China poses to UK …

Dec 11, 2025 · Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London. The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial …