SHANGHAI: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday it would be unwise for the United Kingdom (UK) to disengage from China, rejecting comments by US President Donald Trump that closer business ties with Beijing were dangerous. Read More: Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensions Speaking in Shanghai on the final day of his visit, Mr Starmer […]
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Trump warns UK over China ties as Starmer defends economic reset
WASHINGTON/BEIJING: US President Donald Trump has warned that Britain’s efforts to deepen economic ties with China are “very dangerous,” as Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government’s strategy during a high-profile visit to Beijing aimed at boosting trade and investment. Read More: Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensions Trump made the remarks on Friday when asked about […]
Starmer urges UK firms to seize opportunities in China
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday began the first visit to China by a UK prime minister since 2018, encouraging British businesses to capitalise on economic opportunities as London seeks to recalibrate its relationship with Beijing amid growing volatility in ties with the United States. Read More: Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensions Speaking to a […]
Keir Starmer arrives in beijing for historic visit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, the first by a British PM since 2018. He is accompanied by an 80-member delegation. The trip aims to strengthen political and trade ties while benefiting British citizens. Starmer emphasized that his visit will balance diplomacy and human rights advocacy. […]
Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China for the first time in eight years to mend relations. He hopes to boost trade and reduce Britain’s reliance on an unpredictable United States. The three-day visit includes meetings in Beijing, a trip to Shanghai, and a brief stop in Japan. Starmer’s trip comes amid tensions with […]