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PM is first UK leader to visit China in eight years and hopes to strengthen bond with superpower amid uncertainty over US alliance

Keir Starmer will meet the Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday f…

The prime minister cannot wish away the contradictions between upholding democratic values and pursuing commercial interests with Beijing

It has been clear for many years that China’s status as a seco…

Keir Starmer has landed in China to meet Xi Jinping, in the first trip to the country by a British prime minister in eight years. But Starmer is facing myriad issues, including pressure to try to sec…

Downing Street sources say agreement is ‘done deal’ and will not be scuppered by US president’s U-turn

US intelligence agencies disagree with Donald Trump’s newly found opposition to the Chagos deal, …

Beijing’s AI policy is focused on real-life applications but Chinese companies are beginning to articulate their own grand visions

Standing on stage in the eastern China tech hub of Hangzhou, Alibaba’…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest US ally to visit Beijing, pursuing renewed ties and trade deals.
Sir Keir Starmer arrived in China today on the first visit by a British Prime Minister in eight years as he continues his efforts to build bridges with Beijing.
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

PM may also discuss fate of Uyghurs with Chinese leader on trip aimed at improving economic relations

  • ‘Very low bar’: Starmer faces slim pickings in China

Keir Starmer has said he will “raise the issue…

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