Starmer Ditches Ally U.S., Pushes Long-Term UK–China Partnership During High-Stakes Talks With Xi

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, becoming the first British leader to visit China in eight years. With Britain’s economy under pressure at home, Starmer is seeking fresh trade opportunities and long-term strategic cooperation. More than 50 senior business leaders joined the visit as both sides prepare to sign multiple agreements. Starmer stressed the need for global partnerships on growth, security and climate change, signalling a clear effort to reset strained UK–China relations during a volatile geopolitical moment.#KeirStarmer #XiJinping #UKChina #BeijingVisit #GlobalPolitics #TradeDeals #BreakingNews #UKEconomy #Diplomacy