Starmer Seeks China Deals to Boost UK Economy
UK PM Starmer visits China to secure visa‑free access and cut whisky tariffs.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on 30 January 2026 to negotiate deals aimed at boosting the UK economy. Former Labour minister Harriet Harman, speaking on Sky News' Electoral Dysfunction podcast, said the trip will secure 30‑day visa‑free entry for UK citizens and halve whisky tariffs, while keeping the government ‘clear‑eyed’ about Beijing’s security risks. Harman stressed that the move is driven by economic imperatives, noting China is the world’s second‑largest economy and tensions with the US are rising. The meetings followed a similar 2015 visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping to the UK, hinting at a reciprocal invitation that could reshape UK‑China relations.
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