Starmer to Meet Xi in China: Bolstering Economic Ties Amidst UK Pressure
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Firstpost•29-01-2026, 07:14
Starmer to Meet Xi in China: Bolstering Economic Ties Amidst UK Pressure
- •UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold 40-minute talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen trade relations.
- •This marks the first visit by a British Prime Minister to China in eight years, aiming to bring "stability and clarity" to bilateral relations.
- •Starmer will also meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang and plans to raise "difficult human rights issues," including the case of Jimmy Lai.
- •The visit occurs amidst internal UK pressure regarding US reliability and Beijing's opportunity to improve ties with a key US ally.
- •The trip has drawn criticism from UK political opponents, particularly concerning a new Chinese mega-embassy in London.
Why It Matters: Keir Starmer's historic China visit aims to boost economic ties while navigating human rights and geopolitical complexities.
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