Keir Starmer visits China, boosts strategic ties
Sir Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, boosting UK‑China relations amid US‑UK tensions.
On 29 January 2026, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, discussing cooperation in education, healthcare, finance, AI, biosciences, new energy and low‑carbon technology. The UK reaffirmed its unchanged stance on Taiwan and, despite promises to raise the jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai, China delivered a muted read‑out. The visit coincided with rising US‑UK friction under former President Trump, giving China a chance to promote itself as the world’s most reliable superpower. The meeting underscored China’s long‑term strategy to deepen ties with Britain, a middling global power, while showcasing China’s manufacturing leadership in green technology.
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