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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke and Alex Ross

Starmer lands in Beijing after claiming that engaging with China will make UK richer and safer

Sir Keir Starmer has landed in China for a controversial three-day visit, which he has claimed will make the UK safer and richer – despite stark concerns over the threat the country poses to Britain’s national security.

The PM travelled to Beijing overnight on Tuesday with a delegation of more than 50 representatives of British businesses, sports and culture.

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