00:00The Mayor of the West Midlands has joined the Prime Minister on a three-day visit to China this week.
00:05Richard Parker says the trip is about delivering for people back home.
00:10Despite criticism from opposition parties.
00:13He says the region
00:15exports more goods to China than anywhere else in the UK and has strong
00:20interests in electric vehicles, batteries and advanced manufacturing.
00:25Critics including Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have raised concerns about
00:30security, human rights and a proposed Chinese mega embassy in London.
00:35Sirkia Starmer says engagement allows disagreements to be raised.
00:40While pursuing trade and clean growth partnerships.
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