On 8 July 2026, Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang met with a delegation of British companies operating in China, led by Chris Torrens, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham China).

The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on issues of mutual interest, including further expanding China–UK economic and trade cooperation. Ambassador Zheng briefed the delegation on China's economic situation and the prospects for China–UK economic and trade cooperation. He expressed the hope that BritCham China and British businesses operating in China would remain proactive, tap deeper into their potential, and play an active role in further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in economic and trade fields and beyond.

Minister Yu Benlin was present at the meeting.