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A cross-party group of British Members of Parliament is reportedly scheduled to visit China for the first time since an eight-member delegation traveled to the East Asian country in 2019.

A cross-party group of British Members of Parliament is reportedly scheduled to visit China for the first time since an eight-member delegation traveled to the East Asian country in 2019.

Speaking to Reuters, the sources claimed that the trip was being organized by the Great Britain-China Centre, a nonprofit established in 1974 and sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to foster closer ties between the two nations.

Speaking to Reuters, the sources claimed that the trip was being organized by the Great Britain-China Centre, a nonprofit established in 1974 and sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to foster closer ties between the two nations.

The delegation will reportedly feature 12 Labour and Conservative lawmakers for a five-day trip beginning in mid-May. Reuters, however, stated it could not ascertain which members would take part or any details concerning their itinerary.

The delegation will reportedly feature 12 Labour and Conservative lawmakers for a five-day trip beginning in mid-May. Reuters, however, stated it could not ascertain which members would take part or any details concerning their itinerary.

It follows <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/starmer-meets-xi-in-first-uk-leader-visit-to-china-in-years">an official visit to China by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in January</a> — the first by a British prime minister in eight years — during which he met Chinese President Xi Jinping. Following the trip, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/china-lifts-sanctions-on-uk-mps-after-starmerxi-talks">Beijing lifted sanctions on six serving British lawmakers</a>.

It follows an official visit to China by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in January — the first by a British prime minister in eight years — during which he met Chinese President Xi Jinping. Following the trip, Beijing lifted sanctions on six serving British lawmakers.

U.K.-China relations, however, have recently experienced issues related to alleged Chinese espionage and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/uk-demands-china-explain-redacted-embassy-plans">planned mega-embassy in London</a>, for which <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/uk-approves-chinese-mega-embassy-in-london">the U.K. government approved planning permission in January</a> despite security concerns.

U.K.-China relations, however, have recently experienced issues related to alleged Chinese espionage and the planned mega-embassy in London, for which the U.K. government approved planning permission in January despite security concerns.

More recently, the Crown Prosecution Service secured convictions against two men on Thursday for conducting surveillance on pro-democracy dissidents in the U.K. on behalf of the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities, accusations China's foreign ministry described as a "political farce."

More recently, the Crown Prosecution Service secured convictions against two men on Thursday for conducting surveillance on pro-democracy dissidents in the U.K. on behalf of the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities, accusations China's foreign ministry described as a "political farce."

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A cross-party group of British MPs is scheduled to visit China for the first time since an eight-member delegation traveled to the East Asian country in 2019, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

A cross-party group of British MPs is scheduled to visit China for the first time since an eight-member delegation traveled to the East Asian country in 2019, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Speaking to Reuters, the sources claimed that the trip was being organized by the Great Britain-China Centre, a non-profit established in 1974 and sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to foster closer ties between the two nations.

Speaking to Reuters, the sources claimed that the trip was being organized by the Great Britain-China Centre, a non-profit established in 1974 and sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to foster closer ties between the two nations.

The delegation will reportedly feature 12 Labour and Conservative MPs for a five-day trip beginning in mid-May. Reuters, however, stated it could not ascertain which MPs would take part or any details concerning their itinerary.

The delegation will reportedly feature 12 Labour and Conservative MPs for a five-day trip beginning in mid-May. Reuters, however, stated it could not ascertain which MPs would take part or any details concerning their itinerary.

U.K.-China relations, however, have been mired in recent times by issues related to alleged Chinese espionage and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/uk-demands-china-explain-redacted-embassy-plans">planned mega embassy in London</a>, for which <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/uk-approves-chinese-mega-embassy-in-london">the U.K. government approved planning permission in January</a> despite security concerns.

U.K.-China relations, however, have been mired in recent times by issues related to alleged Chinese espionage and the planned mega embassy in London, for which the U.K. government approved planning permission in January despite security concerns.

Engaging with China is a must, especially as it drives a third of global economic growth, supports 370,000 British jobs and is the U.K.'s third-largest trading partner. The government's approach, therefore, which seeks to cooperate where possible but tackle threats head-on, is the strategy Britain needs to deliver secure growth, while standing up for the national interest.

Engaging with China is a must, especially as it drives a third of global economic growth, supports 370,000 British jobs and is the U.K.'s third-largest trading partner. The government's approach, therefore, which seeks to cooperate where possible but tackle threats head-on, is the strategy Britain needs to deliver secure growth, while standing up for the national interest.

The government's rush to reset ties with Beijing is a serious mistake. Simultaneously, Starmer is attempting to court Chinese investment while trying to limit Beijing's footprint in its critical infrastructure, a contradiction that is certain to undermine trust with Washington. What Britain truly needs is a proper plan and a decoupling from China's economic grasp.

The government's rush to reset ties with Beijing is a serious mistake. Simultaneously, Starmer is attempting to court Chinese investment while trying to limit Beijing's footprint in its critical infrastructure, a contradiction that is certain to undermine trust with Washington. What Britain truly needs is a proper plan and a decoupling from China's economic grasp.

There is an 11% chance that if China invades Taiwan before 2035, the United Kingdom will respond with military forces, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is an 11% chance that if China invades Taiwan before 2035, the United Kingdom will respond with military forces, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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The government's rush to reset ties with Beijing is a serious mistake. Simultaneously, Starmer is attempting to court Chinese investment while trying to limit Beijing's footprint in its critical infrastructure — a contradiction that is certain to undermine trust with Washington. What Britain truly needs is a proper plan and a decoupling from China's economic grasp.

The government's rush to reset ties with Beijing is a serious mistake. Simultaneously, Starmer is attempting to court Chinese investment while trying to limit Beijing's footprint in its critical infrastructure — a contradiction that is certain to undermine trust with Washington. What Britain truly needs is a proper plan and a decoupling from China's economic grasp.

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