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United States/Politics/UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China to strengthen ties despite Trump's warnings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China to strengthen ties despite Trump's warnings
Jan 31, 202615 sources
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Jan 31, 2026UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China to strengthen ties despite Trump's warnings15 sources
Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to China to meet with President Xi Jinping, with both leaders calling for deeper and longer-term relations between their countries. This move is seen as a significant reset of UK-China policy and a test of Beijing's willingness to court Western allies.
Starmer's visit comes as President Donald Trump has been warning allies against closer ties with Beijing and shaking up traditional global alliances. The trip is viewed as part of a broader European effort to hedge their strategic bets and engage more with the East in response to potential shifts in US foreign policy.
