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

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

Experts say business with China is always a double-edged sword let alone when its overheated economy can offer only marginal gains

Executives from Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC are joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a rare China visit, highlighting the business focus of the trip amid strained global trade…

That comes just one day after India and the EU announced a "landmark" free trade deal, as countries recalibrate supply chains and trade ties away from the U.S.

The prime minister’s trip to Beijing comes despite heightened tensions between the UK and China amid fears over a growing espionage threat and human rights concerns

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

The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

Keir Starmer has landed in China to meet Xi Jinping, in the first trip to the country by a UK prime minister in eight years. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to Guardian political editor…

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

PM says trip to China has put relationship in stronger place, but possible return visit angers British critics

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

Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China this week, the first trip by a British leader in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting the bilateral ties.

The US president's remarks come as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing to reset UK relations with China.

US president also criticised Canadian prime minister Mark Carney for seeking closer ties with Beijing

US president warns Keir Starmer over closer ties with China during British PM’s trip to secure lower tariffs and better access to Chinese market

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

It comes after the US president threatened to impose tariffs on Canada if it went through with economic deals struck with China

UK prime minister travels to Shanghai seeking to drum up deals after meeting Xi Jinping

“Es muy peligroso”, afirma el presidente estadounidense tras la visita de Starmer a Pekín