Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 30 June 202614:00

Business and Trade Committee: China and the UK economy

Committee hears from witnesses

The Business and Trade Committee will hear oral evidence on China's economic relationship with the UK and its implications for British employment rights and competitiveness. The inquiry examines how Chinese trade practices, investment, and competition affect UK businesses, workers, and labour standards across sectors exposed to Chinese imports or supply-chain dependencies.

China is Britain's third-largest trading partner and a major source of imported goods and foreign investment. This inquiry will assess whether current UK trade and employment protections adequately address labour-market risks from Chinese competition—including wage pressure, outsourcing incentives, and potential circumvention of workers' rights—and whether government policy requires adjustment.

Economy & Jobs (General)Technology & Digital Jobs & Employment

Committee mentioned:Business and Trade Committee