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Inside the Hong Kong newsrooms stifled by fear after Jimmy Lai’s conviction

After Keir Starmer failed to secure Jimmy Lai’s release during his visit to China, journalists in Hong Kong tell Shweta Sharma how the British media mogul’s conviction has all but declawed the city’s press

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

‘Like it or not’: UK’s Keir Starmer calls for ‘sophisticated relationship’ with China as tensions with Trump simmer

Calling for a long-term, consistent and comprehensive strategic partnership, UK PM Keir Starmer said engagement with Dragon is firmly in Britain’s national interest, even as differences remain. Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years and is accompanied by a 60-member delegation of business and…

The Times of India

China executes 11 people linked to Myanmar scam operation

Beijing has stepped up cooperation with south-east Asian nations to crack down on the multibillion-dollar industry

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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 Guardian - AU

Britons to get visa-free travel to China as Starmer hails 'strong' relationship with Beijing after Xi talks

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing in bid to improve UK-China relations and boost trade

The leaders of China and the U.K. are meeting as the two nations try to improve relations after years of tension

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer to meet Xi Jinping on crucial day in Beijing

A deal new will provide for joint UK-Chinese law enforcement operations aimed at preventing gangs smuggling people across the Channel.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer holds talks with Xi to bolster economic ties with China

PM is first UK leader to visit China in eight years and hopes to strengthen bond with superpower amid uncertainty over US alliance

The Guardian - UK

Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China

Starmer’s team is wary of spies but such fears are not new – with Theresa May once warned to get dressed under a duvet

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer in China: engagement is necessary, caution is vital

Editorial: The prime minister cannot wish away the contradictions between upholding democratic values and pursuing commercial interests with Beijing

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer in Beijing as PM Seeks to Ease Strained Relations While Pushing for UK Trade Deals

Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for the first UK visit in eight years, attempting to rebuild trade ties with China and unlock £billions in economic opportunities whilst navigating geopolitical tensions with the US and security concerns over espionage.

International Business Times UK

UK-China Spying Fears: Keir Starmer Delegation Used Burner Phones Amid Beijing Security Concerns

Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing with burner phones and disposable laptops, amid mounting espionage concerns, as the UK seeks to rebuild trade relations with China whilst protecting its national security interests.

The Guardian - UK

China lags behind US at AI frontier but could quickly catch up, say experts

Beijing’s AI policy is focused on real-life applications but Chinese companies are beginning to articulate their own grand visions

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The Guardian - UK

Talent, tech and grit: how Team GB’s Big Tricks and Adrenaline dept got its mojo back

Team GB’s snow athletes have rebounded with a radical overhaul after funding was cut in response to poor results at Beijing Winter Olympics

Evening Standard

Who is on Keir Starmer's China trip, and why are they there?

A delegation of ministers, business leaders and cultural figures are part of the trip, as the Prime Minister seeks to improve relations

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Starmer to push for stronger China ties and five dead in Russian ‘terror’ attack

Good morning – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Starmer pushes for stronger ties with China ahead of Beijing visit Met Office issues weather warning for ice after Storm Chandra Five dead after Russian ‘terror attack’ on passenger train in Ukraine Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown…

Times Pets

Japan’s Farewell to Their Last 2 Beloved Pandas: People get emotional

Japan has never lacked a single giant panda in the past 50 years and now this is what is happening as twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei left Tokyo Ueno Zoo to go to China. Their repatriation that was initially planned due to international loan agreements has been accompanied…

Evening Standard

Revealed: How Chinese minder photographed inside of PM's plane and tight security on Starmer's Beijing trip

The Prime Minister’s team has taken burner phones, temporary SIM cards and throwaway laptops on his trip to China to limit the likelihood of being bugged by spies

Evening Standard

Visit to China will bring benefits for Britain, says Sir Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister will touch down in China on Wednesday as he continues his efforts to build bridges with Beijing.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer walks tightrope over myriad issues in quest to bolster China ties

Vow to bring ‘stability and clarity’ to the UK’s approach to Beijing on first visit by a British prime minister in eight years will be sorely tested

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