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Keir Starmer tells Xi Jinping that UK wants more ‘sophisticated’ relationship with China
Sir Keir Starmer told Xi Jinping that he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with China as the two leaders met in Beijing seeking to patch up ties strained by years of spying scandals and geopol...

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Brits to get visa-free travel to China as Starmer hails 'strong' ties
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen UK-China relations
Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
Donald Trump said it was "very dangerous" for the UK to do business with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to the country.

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Trump's right – China has made a fool of Starmer
Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing
China's Forbidden City snub to Keir Starmer: PM had to make do with a tour guide and gawping tourists... after Trump got a personal viewing with Xi Jinping
The Prime Minister also suffered an awkward moment yesterday when he was repositioned by Chinese Premier Li Qiang while walking along the red carpet during a ceremonial welcome ahead of their meeting ...

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Trump says 'dangerous' for UK to do business with China - as Starmer calls for 'mutual trust and respect'
Starmer hits back at Trump’s China criticism

Keir Starmer opens door to UK visit by Xi Jinping after bilateral talks

PM says trip to China has put relationship in stronger place, but possible return visit angers British critics

Fury as ‘weak’ Starmer paves way for Xi Jinping to visit Britain despite China’s brazen spying and human rights abuses

SIR Keir Starmer risked fresh China controversy after opening the door to hosting strongman ruler Xi Jinping in Britain. The Prime Minister hailed landmark talks with the Beijing leader as the

Keir Starmer brushes off Donald Trump's 'very dangerous' China outburst with one key point

Keir Starmer highlighted Donald Trump's own planned visit to Beijing after the US President was invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of 2025

'Very dangerous': Trump hits Canada with his strangest warning yet

President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Canada that China could force the country to stop playing hockey. Trump was asked about British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping working to improve trade cooperation when his answer took a sudden turn.

China to Lift Restrictions on UK Lawmakers, PM Starmer Says

China is set to ‌lift ​restrictions which it had ‌imposed on a group of British lawmakers, Prime Minister ​Keir Starmer said on Friday, meaning that they will now be free to ‍travel to China. Starmer made the ​announcement during his four-day visit to China,