Irish PM arrives in China for trade talks

Beijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2026
Irish prime minister Micheal Martin arrived in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media said, kicking off a five-day visit aimed at boosting trade between the two countries. Martin is due to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in the Chinese capital, followed by a trip to economic powerhouse Shanghai. His arrival, reported by state broadcaster CCTV, marks the first visit to Chin