Irish PM Micheál Martin begins China visit to boost trade ties

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin begins a five-day visit to China, the first by an Irish taoiseach since 2012, focusing on trade and diplomatic ties. Martin will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, with talks covering trade, global challenges, and EU-China relations. Ireland aims to strengthen economic cooperation with China, its largest Asian trading partner, and discuss expanding links in high-value sectors.