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Trump blasts Starmer China trip as PM arrives in Shanghai for next leg of visit

The Prime Minister met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday as he made the case for a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship between the two countries.

Evening Standard

Britain defies Trump over closer China ties: 'We have to drive our own course'

Replying to questions about closer UK-China ties, Trump said: ‘Well, it’s very dangerous for them to do that’

Evening Standard

Panama court voids CK Hutchison port contracts: Why it's a win for Trump, setback for Xi

Panama's Supreme Court has voided a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm, a significant win for the 'Donroe Doctrine'. This ruling aligns with US efforts to curb Chinese influence over strategic trade routes, complicating Beijing's global commercial footprint and reinforcing US leverage. The decision stems from…

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Starmer brushes off Trump’s warning it’s ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China

The prime minister has travelled to China in an effort to bolster economic ties with the country

The Independent UK

Trump issues warning over Starmer’s ‘dangerous’ China strategy

The US president also criticised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for seeking closer ties with Beijing.

Evening Standard

Starmer concludes China visit with final meetings in Shanghai

Despite the controversy, Starmer’s visit has yielded tangible agreements

The Independent UK

Starmer to meet businesses and visit Shanghai on last day of China trip

The Prime Minister has stressed the financial benefits of an improved relationship with China.

Evening Standard

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Starmer urged to bring ‘arbitrarily detained’ British citizen Jimmy Lai back to UK from China trip

Jimmy Lai, 78, has been in detention in Hong Kong for more than five years after his arrest in 2020

The Independent UK

What agreements have been made during Starmer’s trip to China?

Several deals have been struck so far but there does not appear to be a big bundle of investments worth billions

The Guardian - UK

Xi didn’t really see a point to Keir’s visit – but hey, let a hundred flowers bloom

Chinese leader bestows a little largesse on the British PM while getting the green light for London ‘mega embassy’

The Guardian - UK

Prime minister leaving door open to potential UK visit from Xi Jinping

A spokesperson for the Prime Minister, speaking in Beijing, did not rule out a future visit by the Chinese leader

The Independent UK

Downing Street leaves door open to Xi Jinping UK visit

The Government is seeking to strengthen relations with China, whose president’s last state visit to Britain was in 2015.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

War or peace: US, China are stuck in Thucydides trap - can they find a way out?

NEW DELHI: What turns rivalry into war? History suggests it is rarely ideology or ambition alone. More often, it is fear, miscalculation and the inability of old systems to manage new power equations.

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Evening Standard

Visa-free China travel is coming - but which countries still need one?

Brits will be able to visit China for up to 30 days without a visa under the new deal - but you still need one to visit dozens of countries

The Independent UK

Starmer signs landmark deal with China to tackle small boats crisis

The agreement to share data is significant because 60 per cent of the engines used to power the small boats come from China

Evening Standard

UK and allies ensuring Iran does not get nuclear weapons, Starmer says

Donald Trump has sent a ‘massive armada’ to the Middle East, as he urged the Iranian regime to come to the table on a deal over nuclear weapons.

Euronews

Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen UK-China relations

The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions.

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Evening Standard

Starmer says ‘good progress’ made on tariffs and visa-free travel in China talks

China said it was willing to ‘actively consider’ implementing unilateral visa-free entry for the UK.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Will Keir Starmer’s cautious China gamble pay off?

In today’s newsletter: With China now central to the world’s green tech and economic future, the UK faces a series of strategic discussions it can no longer postpone

The Independent UK

China executes 11 members of mafia family that ran Myanmar scam centres

The Ming family for years exerted near-total control over Laukkaing, a town in northern Myanmar’s Shan State

The Independent UK

Starmer tells Xi Jinping ‘it has been far too long’ as talks begin in China

Sir Keir Starmer and Xi Jinping met on Thursday, 29 January, as the UK and China seek to improve long-strained relations.

The Guardian - AU

Starmer announces visa-free travel to China after talks with Xi in Beijing – UK politics live

Downing Street gives no date for when the agreement of 30 days of visa-free travel will come into force

The Independent UK

Starmer meets with Xi Jinping in bid for ‘more sophisticated’ China ties

The Prime Minister met Mr Xi at the Great Hall of the People on the first morning of his trip to China.

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