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Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi ...

US President Donald Trump warns the UK against closer economic ties with China. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer secures market access, lower tariffs, and investment deals during a historic Beij ...

Trump's volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies.

The US president's remarks come as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing to reset UK relations with China.

While Starmer is similarly seeking a reset with China, he’s been careful not to present it as an effort to hedge against a ...

Fruits of improved relationship — with claims of £2.2bn in export deals and £2.3bn in ‘market access wins’ — appear ...

The British leader has made improving relations with the world’s second-largest economy a priority. Read more at straitstimes ...

The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ...

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp accuses the government of trading "national security for economic crumbs off the Chinese table".

Donald Trump warns the UK against closer China ties as PM Keir Starmer praises economic progress during a landmark Beijing ...

US president warns against closer ties with China during British PM’s trip to secure lower tariffs and better market access ...