China tells UK to stop using trade to improve Taiwan ties
by Helen Davidson in Taipei from World news | The Guardian on (#6G7YG)
UK and Taiwan sign trade agreement they hailed as a first in fostering bilateral trade between Taiwan and Europe
China's government has accused the UK of using trade cooperation as an excuse" to enhance its ties with Taiwan, after the announcement of a bilateral trade talks agreement.
On Wednesday Taiwan's representative to the UK, Kelly Hsieh, and his British counterpart based in Taipei, John Dennis, signed an enhanced trade partnership (ETP). The agreement paves the way for future talks on green energy, digital trade and investment, among other trade-based issues. The UK is Taiwan's third-biggest trading partner in Europe and 21st largest overall.
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