U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday reportedly warned the U.K. that it would be “very dangerous” for the country to do business with China, after London and Beijing announced steps aimed at mending ties.
After years of strained relations, China and the U.K. are looking to develop a long-term strategic partnership following a high-stakes meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China, the first trip by a British leader in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting the bilateral ties.
When asked to comment on Starmer’s efforts to get into business with China, Trump said “it’s very dangerous for them to do that,” Reuters reported.
China agreed to halve its import tariffs on British whisky to 5% from 10% and confirmed visa-free travels for British nationals visiting China for under 30 days, according to Downing Street. Meanwhile, British drugmaker AstraZeneca will invest $15 billion in China through 2030.
