Despite the controversy, Starmer’s visit has yielded tangible agreements
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Despite the controversy, Starmer’s visit has yielded tangible agreements
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The high-stakes visit aims to balance diplomatic engagement with addressing critical domestic and international concerns
Keir Starmer is the first PM since Theresa May to visit China, but political editor David Maddox explains why a trip to Beijing…
Sir Keir Starmer and Xi Jinping met on Thursday, 29 January, as the UK and China seek to improve long-strained relations. Sir…
The PM is under pressure to raise several difficult subjects, including China’s espionage activity, when he meets with President…
The prime minister used his Mansion House speech to defend a ‘thawing’ of relations with Beijing - potentially laying the…
PM says trip to China has put relationship in stronger place, but possible return visit angers British critics
