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China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers after Starmer’s meeting with Xi

The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the prime minister

The Independent UK

Chinese sanctions on UK MPs and peers lifted after Starmer’s talks with Xi

The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard

Sanctioned parliamentarians warn Starmer against deal with China

The group of sanctioned MPs and peers said they should not be used as a bargaining chip to ease restrictions on Chinese officials.

Evening Standard

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What has the UK got out of Keir Starmer’s China visit?

Here the Press Association looks at some of the key announcements made, as well as the issues raised during the Prime Minister’s trip to China.

Evening Standard

'Very dangerous': Donald Trump calls out Britain over dealings with China after PM Starmer met Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump called out Britain on their dealings with China as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made these comments Thursday while attending his wife Melania's documentary premiere, amid growing Western efforts to rebuild ties with China.

The Times of India

UK politics: Starmer shrugs off Trump’s criticism of ‘very dangerous’ deal with China – as it happened

Prime minister suggests US president was ‘talking more about Canada’ when asked for reaction to Beijing visit

The Guardian - UK

US plane dubbed the ‘nuke sniffer’ lands in UK amid growing tensions with Iran

US president Donald Trump has warned ‘massive armada’ of American forces building up in the Middle East

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UK-China latest: Starmer brushes off Trump criticism of his ‘dangerous’ efforts to woo Beijing

PM met Chinese president on Thursday as he made case for ‘more sophisticated’ relationship between two nations

The Independent UK

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China as Starmer arrives in Shanghai

Downing Street said that the White House had been aware of Starmer's trip and its objectives in advance and pointed out that Trump himself is due to visit China in April.

Euronews

Octopus Energy to trade renewables in China after striking joint venture

The UK’s largest energy supplier announced the strategic partnership amid the Prime Minister’s visit to China.

Evening Standard

UK Government expects to decide ‘soon’ on Chinese wind turbine factory plan

Ming Yang last year announced plans to build a factory near Inverness.

Evening Standard

Starmer arrives in Shanghai as he looks to boost UK business opportunities

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy, just hours after President Donald Trump signaled a possible opposition to any deal between Beijing and London

The Independent UK

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’

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The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: How Britain’s high streets became a barometer of national decline

In today’s newsletter: As boarded‑up units spread from coastal towns to former industrial centres, a new Guardian investigation reveals how our high streets have become a litmus test for public frustration and political choices

The Guardian - UK

We have entered a new age of political rhetoric – and that’s bad news for Keir Starmer

Pre-2008, voters with prosperous and improving lives didn’t mind being excluded from the conversation. Those days are over, writes Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

MPs pressure Starmer to secure release of imprisoned British citizen in China

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Starmer concludes China visit with final meetings in Shanghai

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to secure Jimmy Lai’s release during visit to China – saying he faces ‘de facto death sentence’

Sir Keir’s visit to China has largely focused on fostering closer economic ties with the East Asian trading giant, aiming to mend relations after a strained period under the previous Conservative government

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

AstraZeneca to invest £11bn in China after rowing back on UK expansion

Keir Starmer says the move, announced during his trip to Beijing, will help support thousands of British jobs

The Guardian - 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

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