Reeves doubles down defending China trip as fears over impact of economic crisis grow

Rachel Reeves is facing criticism for her trip to China amid growing concerns of an impending economic crisis, with plans to cut disability benefits and delay defense spending increases. Turmoil in the gilt markets has overshadowed the visit, as speculation mounts that Reeves may need to break her borrowing limits and face a new inflation crisis. Despite backlash, Reeves defended her trip as a milestone in UK-China relations, meeting with vice-premier He Lifeng to push for greater engagement with Beijing.

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