UK PM Starmer visits China to reset economic ties as Chinese-Australian mining deal proceeds

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to Beijing to reset the UK's economic relationship with China, encouraging British businesses to engage more with the country. Meanwhile, Chinalco, a Chinese state-owned aluminum company, and Rio Tinto, an Australian mining giant, have agreed to buy a controlling stake in Brazilian aluminum maker CBA in a deal valued at about $904 million. These developments highlight ongoing economic engagement between Western-aligned countries and China in the resources and trade sectors.