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News · 27 January 2026

Starmer Says UK Must Engage China Despite US Ties

Starmer Says UK Must Engage China Despite US Ties

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Keir Starmer stated the UK cannot overlook China's economic potential, ahead of his trip to Beijing, the first by a British Prime Minister in eight years. Starmer emphasized that the UK can maintain strong ties with both China and the US, despite trade tensions between the two. Dozens of UK business leaders are expected to join Starmer on his visit, which includes stops in Beijing and Shanghai.

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