Beijing, June 2: The 11th China-Britain Strategic Dialogue was held in Beijing, led by Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Foreign Minister. He met with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper for discussions.
Wang Yi noted that earlier this year, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer successfully visited China. During this visit, both leaders reached significant agreements on developing a long-term and stable comprehensive strategic partnership. This new situation reflects the historical rationale of bilateral relations and meets the practical needs of both countries’ development, presenting a long-term and promising approach for mutually beneficial cooperation.
He further stated that exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in various fields have fully resumed and are gradually returning to normal, which is commendable.
Wang emphasized that over 40 years of reform and openness in China have proven that openness leads to progress, while isolation only results in regression. China is committed to high-quality development and high-level openness. The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) not only outlines China’s development strategy but also offers opportunities for the world, aligning perfectly with Britain’s modern industrial strategy. Both sides can engage in mutually beneficial cooperation by leveraging these opportunities for shared success. He expressed hope that Britain would provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises, properly define security boundaries, and create a conducive atmosphere for deepening bilateral relations and cooperation.
Wang Yi stressed that the current international situation is complex and unstable, with remnants of jungle law re-emerging. The international community is facing the most profound turmoil and changes since the end of the Cold War. As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China and Britain have significant responsibilities for the future of the world. They should lead the way in upholding justice, safeguarding the achievements of victory in World War II, adhering to the UN Charter, promoting genuine multilateralism, and jointly advancing the establishment of a more just and equitable global governance system.
Cooper acknowledged the turbulent and complex international situation. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Britain and China need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to face challenges more than ever. Britain is eager to continue high-level exchanges in line with the guidelines set by the leaders of both countries, promote institutional dialogue, and deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, finance, energy, artificial intelligence, and climate change. She reiterated that there has been no change in Britain’s policy regarding Taiwan since establishing diplomatic relations with China, nor will there be. Britain looks forward to constructively resolving differences through open dialogue with China and promoting the healthy and stable development of UK-China relations.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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