China Britain relations China Britain relations have entered a new diplomatic phase after Beijing announced that British citizens will be allowed to enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. The decision followed high-level talks held in Beijing on 29 January 2026 during a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The move...
Airbus China Walker S2 robot Airbus has begun testing a humanoid robot from China in its aircraft manufacturing operations. The robot is made by Chinese robotics company UBTech and is called the Walker S2. Airbus bought the robot and will work with UBTech to study how it can be used in aircraft production. This move...
China’s decision to extend zero-tariff access to the countries in Africa with which it maintains diplomatic relations is a material shift in global trade policy. The move, announced in mid-2025 after an initial duty-free package for least developed countries, opens China’s large consumer market to a far broader set of African exporters. Businesses, investors and...