On May 11, 2026, China’s Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min held a video call in Beijing with Lindsey Whyte, Director General for International Financial Affairs of HM Treasury of the United Kingdom, at the latter’s request. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) as well as China-UK cooperation under the G20 financial track.

Liao said that China stands ready to work together with the UK, in line with the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, to strengthen exchanges and cooperation under the framework of the EFD, deepen communication and coordination within multilateral mechanisms including the G20, and inject new connotations into the development of bilateral relations.

Whyte said that the UK is willing to implement the outcomes of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China, strengthen communication and cooperation with China, and make joint efforts to ensure the success of the 12th EFD. The UK also stands ready to enhance multilateral communication and coordination with China to jointly address global challenges.