The chancellor has called for 'pragmatic cooperation' with countries such as China to help boost the UK's economic growth. Speaking in Beijing, Rachel Reeves announced trade agreements worth £600m to the UK economy over the next five years. 'Not every conversation will be easy', she added, citing UK concerns over 'rights and freedom' in Hong Kong among the challenges within the relationship

• Rachel Reeves says better ties with China will boost UK growth as she arrives in Beijing