The prime minister’s trip to Beijing has prompted concerns over security risks

Keir Starmer is the first PM since Theresa May to visit China, but political editor David Maddox explains why a trip to Beijing now – amid faltering relations with the US and…

The prime minister’s trip to Beijing has prompted concerns over security risks

The PM is under pressure to raise several difficult subjects, including China’s espionage activity, when he meets with President Xi Jinping on Thursday

Starmer’s team is wary of spies but such fears are not new – with Theresa May once warned to get dressed under a duvet

The high-stakes visit aims to balance diplomatic engagement with addressing critical domestic and international concerns

Despite the controversy, Starmer’s visit has yielded tangible agreements

Sir Keir Starmer has travelled to China in an effort to bolster economic ties with the country