Brexit has created substantial concerns about the British economy and its place in the world. Currently, the Tory government is currently in triage mode. Britain had an ideal agreement with the EU, where they could both maintain currency independence and take advantage of the inter-connectivity of the European economy. Given Britain’s precipitous economic standing, maintaining and growing lucrative sources of revenue is key. In short, Chinese tourism is more important than ever for the United Kingdom and the British government hopes that a new open skies agreement with China will facilitate its growth.
