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The Government is seeking to expand UK services exports to China as part of renewed trade engagement between the two countries.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle told a UK-China event that recent meetings had helped rebuild a relationship that had been dormant for too long. He said previous engagement had unlocked £2.2 billion in new export deals and £2.3 billion in market access wins over five years.
Officials have also discussed a Joint Feasibility Study on a possible Trade in Services Agreement. The Department for Business and Trade said the talks reflected a pragmatic, business-focused approach intended to support jobs, growth and investment.