Starmer's China Trip: Balancing Trade, Security & US Relations
UK PM Starmer heads to China for trade talks amid US tariffs and domestic politics.
On 27 Jan 2026, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Beijing with a 60‑member delegation to boost trade with China, the UK’s third‑largest partner that supports 370,000 jobs. The visit marks the first senior UK visit to China since Theresa May’s 2018 state visit. Starmer aims to increase investment and export ties while reassuring the US that UK security remains a priority, after President Trump threatened a 100 % tariff on Canadian imports over a potential UK‑China trade deal. Domestically, the trip comes amid backlash over a controversial new Chinese embassy in London and ongoing cost‑of‑living measures.
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