Five things to watch for during British Prime Minister Theresa May’s China visit
Trade tops leader’s agenda on her first official visit to China, accompanied by a delegation of 50 business leaders
When British Prime Minister Theresa May begins her three-day visit to China, her main focus will be on evaluating opportunities to expand the trading relationship between Britain and China as the latter opens up its markets.
After starting the tour on Wednesday in the central city of Wuhan, May’s trip shifts to Beijing where she will meet top Chinese leaders. Her visit concludes with a stop in Shanghai.
May’s trip comes as Britain’s prospective withdrawal from the European Union after the stunning “Brexit” referendum is seen as giving London more flexibility to set trade deals with China. On that note, May is travelling to China with a delegation of business leaders representing a broad range of sectors.
Here are five things to watch for during May’s trip:
Can May shift the “golden era” between China and Britain into a higher gear via economic cooperation?
In a statement ahead of her trip, May said her visit would “intensify the ‘golden era’ in UK-China relations.
“The depth of our relationship means we can have frank discussions on all issues,” the prime minister said.