The UK government announced £2.2 billion in export deals and £2.3 billion in market access wins during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China. Key agreements include reduced whisky tariffs (10% to 5%), boosting £250 million in economic value, and new investments like HiTHIUM’s £200 million energy storage project creating 300 jobs. Chinese companies such as POP MART and Chery pledged expansions in the UK, with POP MART establishing London as its European hub and Chery opening a European HQ in Liverpool. Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s new cargo routes to China are projected to generate £76 million in business and 250 jobs. The visit also secured agreements on food-safety cooperation and expanded market access for UK firms in services, agriculture, and life sciences, underscoring the government’s focus on pragmatic economic engagement with China.
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