Group 1 - UK Prime Minister Starmer is leading a delegation of approximately 60 people to China, marking the first visit by a UK Prime Minister in eight years since Theresa May's visit in February 2018 [1] - The visit is seen as a significant diplomatic moment, with Starmer aiming to establish a new chapter in UK-China relations amid deteriorating ties with the US [3] - Key government officials, including Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle, will accompany Starmer to strengthen trade relations with China [3][5] Group 2 - The business delegation includes executives from major companies such as HSBC, Diageo, and Jaguar Land Rover, indicating a strong interest in reviving commercial dialogue between the UK and China [4] - The restructured "UK-China CEO Council" will include representatives from companies like AstraZeneca and BP, highlighting the importance of corporate engagement in the renewed dialogue [4] - Starmer's government is pursuing a pragmatic approach to relations with China, recognizing it as a vital trade partner with a market of over 1.4 billion people [5][6]