Chinese state media views Starmer’s visit as act of economic pragmatism PM praised for not pressuring Xi over his ties with Putin on a trip seen as business ‘taking precedence over politics’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Xi didn’t really see a point to Keir’s visit – but hey, let a hundred flowers bloom Chinese leader bestows a little largesse on the British PM while getting the green light for London ‘mega embassy’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Downing Street leaves door open to Xi Jinping UK visit The Government is seeking to strengthen relations with China, whose president’s last state visit to Britain was in 2015. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Keir Starmer opens door to UK visit by Xi Jinping after bilateral talks PM says trip to China has put relationship in stronger place, but possible return visit angers British critics The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Do Americans think China will overtake the US ... and their lives would 'not get worse? Here's what survey says At least three-quarters of Americans believed China would eventually overtake the United States in global power and influence, highlighting growing public anxiety over the shifting balance between the world’s two largest economies, a national poll by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace showed. The Times of India · Jan 29
War or peace: US, China are stuck in Thucydides trap - can they find a way out? NEW DELHI: What turns rivalry into war? History suggests it is rarely ideology or ambition alone. More often, it is fear, miscalculation and the inability of old systems to manage new power equations. The Times of India · Jan 29
Visa-free China travel is coming - but which countries still need one? Brits will be able to visit China for up to 30 days without a visa under the new deal - but you still need one to visit dozens of countries Evening Standard · Jan 29
China sends team to help catch man who poured hot coffee on Australian baby Itinerant worker reportedly fled to China after dousing 9-month-old with hot coffee in 2024 The Independent UK · Jan 29
Thursday briefing: Will Keir Starmer’s cautious China gamble pay off? In today’s newsletter: With China now central to the world’s green tech and economic future, the UK faces a series of strategic discussions it can no longer postpone The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level The Independent UK · Jan 29
‘Like it or not’: UK’s Keir Starmer calls for ‘sophisticated relationship’ with China as tensions with Trump simmer Calling for a long-term, consistent and comprehensive strategic partnership, UK PM Keir Starmer said engagement with Dragon is firmly in Britain’s national interest, even as differences remain. Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years and is accompanied by a 60-member delegation of business and… The Times of India · Jan 29
China executes 11 people linked to Myanmar scam operation Beijing has stepped up cooperation with south-east Asian nations to crack down on the multibillion-dollar industry The Guardian - AU · Jan 29
ASEAN should adhere to rule of law in face of 'unilateral actions,' Philippines' top diplomat says Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro says Southeast Asian countries should steadfastly maintain restraint and adhere to international law as acts of aggression across Asia and “unilateral actions” elsewhere in the world threaten the rules-based global order The Independent UK · Jan 29
Britons to get visa-free travel to China as Starmer hails 'strong' relationship with Beijing after Xi talks The Prime Minister met President Xi at the Great Hall of the People on the first morning of his trip to China Evening Standard · Jan 29
The Independent UK · Jan 28 ‘Twists and turns’ in relationship between Britain and China don’t help us, Xi Jinping tells Keir Starmer Our countries must ‘rise above differences’, Chinese president says as he welcomes prime minister to Beijing
Evening Standard · Jan 28 Sir Keir Starmer to meet Xi Jinping on crucial day in Beijing A deal new will provide for joint UK-Chinese law enforcement operations aimed at preventing gangs smuggling people across the Channel.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Keir Starmer holds talks with Xi to bolster economic ties with China PM is first UK leader to visit China in eight years and hopes to strengthen bond with superpower amid uncertainty over US alliance
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Chinese man who secretly filmed Uyghur human rights abuses granted asylum by US Guan Heng first released the secret footage on YouTube before taking the risky boat trip to US
AAP · Jan 28 Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby A new development has emerged in the search for a man who allegedly burnt a baby with hot coffee in a park more than a year ago.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China Starmer’s team is wary of spies but such fears are not new – with Theresa May once warned to get dressed under a duvet
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Starmer indicates he will not U-turn on plan to scrap some jury trials Prime minister says move is crucial to delivering justice to victims of misogynist violence who ‘wait so long’
International Business Times UK · Jan 28 Keir Starmer in Beijing as PM Seeks to Ease Strained Relations While Pushing for UK Trade Deals Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for the first UK visit in eight years, attempting to rebuild trade ties with China and unlock £billions in economic opportunities whilst navigating geopolitical tensions with the US and security concerns over espionage.
International Business Times UK · Jan 28 UK-China Spying Fears: Keir Starmer Delegation Used Burner Phones Amid Beijing Security Concerns Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing with burner phones and disposable laptops, amid mounting espionage concerns, as the UK seeks to rebuild trade relations with China whilst protecting its national security interests.
MarketBeat · Jan 28 3 European Stocks Built to Shrug Off Tariffs The new year has started with new Trump tariff threats, this time on EU imports. Here are 3 European companies that would be largely immune to such tariffs.
Evening Standard · Jan 28 Who is on Keir Starmer's China trip, and why are they there? A delegation of ministers, business leaders and cultural figures are part of the trip, as the Prime Minister seeks to improve relations