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Northern Ireland’s economy minister visits China to boost trade in key sectors while promoting ethical investment and addressing human rights and data security concerns.
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald is on a five-day trade mission to China, visiting Beijing, Shenyang, Dalian, and Shanghai to strengthen economic ties in education, trade, tourism, and the screen industry.
She emphasized balancing economic opportunities with values, highlighting Northern Ireland’s export potential in medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific sectors despite a significant trade imbalance, with imports from China far exceeding exports.
Archibald promoted Studio Ulster and sought to boost Asian tourism, while her team develops an ethical investment framework based on UN principles for public consultation.
She reiterated concerns over data security and human rights but stressed the importance of responsible engagement amid broader geopolitical scrutiny.
El ministro de Economía de Irlanda del Norte visita China para impulsar el comercio en sectores clave, al tiempo que promueve la inversión ética y aborda las preocupaciones sobre los derechos humanos y la seguridad de los datos.