34 h. ago Despite Starmer’s ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Britain seeks tighter Beijing ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called China a security threat this week, but analysts said the statement was motivated by domestic politics and did not negate London’s goal of deepening economic ties with Beijing. Meanwhile, disputes around a new Chinese embassy will continue to test this desire for stronger relations as the British leader plans a state visit. Starmer said on Monday that his government would focus on the relationship with China, which would help protect national interests,...

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63 h. ago British PM Starmer plans to visit China in late January, sources say

British PM Starmer plans to visit China in late January, sources say  Reuters

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3 d. ago UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties

UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties  Reuters

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3 d. ago Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer’s China

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer’s China-related remarks  Global Times

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4 d. ago UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties

UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties  Reuters

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4 d. ago Starmer urges UK business to boost trade with China despite security threats

Starmer urges UK business to boost trade with China despite security threats  Financial Times

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4 d. ago Starmer says China policy cannot continue blowing 'hot and cold'

Starmer says China policy cannot continue blowing 'hot and cold'  BBC

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4 d. ago China poses 'real national security threats' to UK, Starmer warns

China poses 'real national security threats' to UK, Starmer warns  Sky News

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6 d. ago Legal challenge awaits PM Starmer’s approval of China’s super

Legal challenge awaits PM Starmer’s approval of China’s super-embassy in London  Tibetan Review

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1 week ago Starmer met Premier Li Qiang at G20 in South Africa amid Beijing visit rumours

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit last week amid speculation that he could visit Beijing early next year and the country’s controversial embassy in London will be approved. The two leaders are understood to have greeted each other only briefly during a “brush-by” rather than holding formal bilateral talks, after which a readout covering what was discussed would usually be expected from Starmer’s office. China was represented by Premier Li...

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2 w. ago UK PM Keir Starmer to approve China’s ‘super embassy’ ahead of Beijing visit Report

UK PM Keir Starmer to approve China’s ‘super embassy’ ahead of Beijing visit Report  theweek.in

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2 w. ago UK PM Keir Starmer to visit China in January, Sky News reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China at the end of January, Sky News reported on Thursday, in what would be the first visit to the country by a British leader in seven years. Starmer’s Labour government has made improved relations with Beijing a priority as it seeks foreign investment to make good on its election pledge to upgrade infrastructure and grow Britain’s economy. But the relationship has been bumpy with both countries trading accusations of spying. The prime minister’s...

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2 w. ago UK's Starmer to Go to China at the End of January, Sky News Says

UK's Starmer to Go to China at the End of January, Sky News Says  U.S. News & World Report

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3 w. ago China warns citizens in Japan about wildlife risks amid surge in bear attacks

The Chinese embassy in Japan has urged Chinese citizens in the country to remain vigilant about local wildlife attacks amid a surge in incidents, with fatalities reaching a record high. The embassy released a statement on its official WeChat account on Friday, advising Chinese citizens to monitor wildlife sighting information released by local governments in Japan and avoid areas frequented by bears, wild boars and other animals to minimise risks. Since April, Japan has recorded at least 13...

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