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Trade Agreements: China

Commons · Question 110699 · Tabled 3 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 10 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to Prime Minister’s press release entitled Prime Minister unlocks new opportunities for British businesses in China, published on 29 January 2026, when the joint feasibility study on a U

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 10 Feb 2026

The joint feasibility study for a UK-China Trade in Services Agreement is an exploratory stage; it’s not a commitment to negotiate an agreement. The study is intended to identify areas of shared interest and assess the potential benefits and challenges in...