Will Britain look East after Brexit?

Editor's note: Whether British Prime Minister Boris Johnson succeed in overcoming Parliament's opposition and formalize the United Kingdom's divorce from the European Union on or before the Oct 31 deadline is anybody's guess. But how will the UK handle trade after it exits the EU and how will Brexit affect its trade ties with Asian economies? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Wang Kan. Excerpts follow:

UK trying to maintain its overseas markets

The British government began making arrangements for the post-Brexit era long ago. Britain signed a free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea on Aug 22, indicating it wants to strengthen its economic and trade ties with its Asian trade partner after it leaves the EU.