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The Guardian view on the EU’s answer to Trump: trade without threats

Editorial: Europe’s India and Vietnam deals signal a historic shift away from coercion towards cooperation that respects developing countries’ sovereignty

The Guardian - UK

‘Open dialogue’ with China provides hope in Jimmy Lai case, senior minister says

The Prime Minister raised the British citizen’s case directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they met in Beijing this week.

Evening Standard

US, UK, EU, Australia and more to meet to discuss critical minerals alliance

About 20 countries including G7 states in talks on rare earths including calls for US to guarantee minimum price

The Guardian - UK

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China is leading the charge to nuclear Armageddon – and Starmer barely noticed

The Doomsday Clock is ticking ever more loudly as arms control mechanisms fail and leaders become more reckless. The time to be alarmed is now, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Living hell of North Korea’s ‘paradise on Earth’ scheme back in spotlight in Japan

Plaintiffs in case say they were lured from Japan, exploited for labour and cut off from families for generations

The Guardian - UK

'Will do something substantial if ...' : Trump warns Canada over potential China deal; negotiates with Iran

US President Trump warned Canada of substantial US action if it proceeds with a trade deal with China, stating it would lead to China taking over Canada. Meanwhile, Trump indicated Iran is in talks with the US, despite ongoing military deployments in the region, while Tehran issued warnings against any…

The Times of India

Beijing stages ‘combat readiness’ patrols at Scarborough Shoal in disputed South China Sea

China carried out fresh naval and air patrols around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, in a move likely to heighten tensions with the Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States.

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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

Voices: Starmer has his fragile China success – now he must handle it with care

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister will return from his much-hyped trip with modest gains that may look more impressive in time, but faces a tricky path ahead on which to hold on to them

The Independent UK

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

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

Who are the UK MPs and peers who had sanctions imposed on them by China?

Beijing has reversed decision taken in 2021 against British politicians for highlighting human rights violations against Uyghurs

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

New Delhi to counter China? US panel weighs India role to tilt Indo-Pacific power balance

A US commission will hold a hearing next month on India's role in the Indo-Pacific. The session will assess India's relations with China and the US. It will cover geopolitical, military, economic, and technological aspects. The hearing aims to understand India's influence on regional power dynamics. This comes as major…

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Hong Kong company’s concession to operate Panama Canal ports is ruled unconstitutional

Panama’s Supreme Court has ruled that the concession held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal was unconstitutional, an outcome that advances a U.S. aim to block any influence by China over the strategic waterway

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’

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.

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 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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