Starmer in China: UK Seeks Reset Amid US Tensions, Economic Revival Hopes
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News18•27-01-2026, 23:30
Starmer in China: UK Seeks Reset Amid US Tensions, Economic Revival Hopes
- •British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is on a high-stakes diplomatic visit to China, aiming to reset strained relations and boost the UK economy.
- •The trip, from January 28-31, is the first by a UK prime minister in eight years and includes meetings with President Xi Jinping and other top officials.
- •Starmer is accompanied by senior ministers and over 50 business leaders, focusing on trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
- •Domestically, the visit is framed as crucial for Britain's economic revival, opening markets in finance, manufacturing, and services.
- •The visit faces criticism over national security concerns, particularly regarding a controversial Chinese embassy in London, and navigates tensions with the US.
Why It Matters: Starmer's China visit aims to balance economic opportunities with security concerns and US tensions for a UK-China reset.
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