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Britain should talk itself up more, says Starmer on return from China

It was the first visit by a British prime minister since 2018 as Labour attempts to ‘reset’ relations with Beijing.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump thinks China is ‘dangerous’ for Canada – because they will force Canada to stop playing ice hockey

The lone Trump brain cell at work.

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Xi Jinping’s purge continues with Chinese emergencies minister latest to be accused of corruption

Official put under investigation for ‘serious violations of discipline and law’, watchdog says

The Independent UK

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Starmer hopes his China trip will begin the thaw after recent ice age

PM flies out after courting world’s second biggest economy aware of difficult balance of risks and potential rewards

The Guardian - UK

Visa-free travel to China for 30 days? New agreement announced for UK travellers after Keir Starmer’s Beijing trip

China will allow British citizens visa-free entry for 30 days for tourism and business. This significant agreement was announced during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing. The move aims to boost people-to-people ties and facilitate easier travel for tourists and business leaders. This development signals a potential reset…

The Times of India

Keir Starmer hails trade and investment deals as trip to China concludes

The Prime Minister has repeatedly said during his trip that re-engaging with China will deliver benefits for the British people.

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping says 'epoch-making technological transformation' of AI can change the human race - but unsurprisingly wants Chinese firms to lead the way

Xi Jinping sees AI as a national priority while China manages overcapacity, promotes domestic breakthroughs, and prepares the 15th Five-Year Plan.

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The Guardian view on China’s military purge: the risks grow in an age of strongmen

Editorial: Xi Jinping’s ousting of the country’s top general underscores the concentration of power in the hands of a few – with dangers for us all

The Guardian - UK

Why Xi purged China’s top military general

Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces, was removed from office on January 23. His departure means all but one of the seven members of the central military commission (CMC), which is chaired by Chinese president Xi Jinping, have…

The Conversation

My Take 5 (Edition 63): The week that was in international affairs

Syria sees conflict between Damascus and Kurds, with a new integration deal announced. India and the EU finalize a major trade agreement after 18 years. Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue with sticking points. China's top general is purged, raising questions about military leadership. The EU backs Morocco's autonomy plan for the…

The Times of India

China has lifted sanctions from six serving British MPs and peers, Starmer says

Starmer confirms immediate removal, but it is unclear if sanctions remain on former MP, academic and barrister

The Guardian - UK

MPs hit by China sanctions say easing measures on them but not others ‘wrong’

Sir Keir Starmer announced that the sanctions would be lifted following talks with Xi Jinping during his trip to China.

Evening Standard

Starmer brushes off Trump’s criticism of ‘dangerous’ relationship with China

Donald Trump expressed disapproval of the Prime Minister’s trip to China in remarks to reporters early on Friday.

Evening Standard

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

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Evening Standard

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

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.

The Times of India

'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.

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

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

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’

The Times of India

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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