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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Pippa Crerar Political editor

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

Keir Starmer during a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, at the G20 summit in 2024.
Keir Starmer during a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, at the G20 summit in 2024. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/Reuters

Keir Starmer has travelled to China with a vow to bring “stability and clarity” to the UK’s approach to Beijing after years of what he described as “inconsistency” under the Tories, but a series of issues may get in the way of his efforts to improve relations with the economic powerhouse.

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