Britain's new Foreign Minister begins his first major international trip with a visit to China today, bidding to strengthen trade ties with Beijing ahead of Brexit next year. <br />''<br />''Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, ahead of the visit said, as the UK leaves the EU and becomes ever-more outward-looking, Britain is committed to deepening this vital partnership for the 21st century. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Following the China summit, Hunt is scheduled to travel to Paris and Vienna for further talks with his European counterparts on Brexit.</span><br />