Beijing, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - Not allies, not enemies: Britain's ties with China

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2026-01-27

Britain's Keir Starmer is in China this week, marking the first visit by a UK prime minister in eight years and hailed by Beijing as a potential "new chapter" in relations. It is the latest in a string of Western leaders seeking a rapprochement with Beijing, as US President Donald Trump turns on traditional allies. Starmer hopes to boost trade after years of strained relations, but must balance this with security concerns raised in the UK over a......

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