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We can't ignore China, says UK's Starmer after Trump criticizes trade push
Starmer says the UK risks its national interest by refusing to engage in global discussions
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
Starmer says the UK risks its national interest by refusing to engage in global discussions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauds economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there
The visit to China, the first by a British prime minister since 2018, comes amid tension between Britain and its longstanding close ally the United States over President Donald Trump's recent remarks, including threats to take control of Greenland
Xi says over the past year, China-India relations have continued to improve and develop and are of 'great significance for maintaining and promoting world peace and prosperity'
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The firings of at least two missiles, the country's first in two months, further heighten global tensions
The visit marks the second meeting between Xi and Lee in just two months
Beijing pressed ahead with war games around Taiwan as tensions with the U.S. mounted
