World leaders flock to Beijing in search of trade deals

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Brian Rhoads,Raymond MaJanuary 27, 2026 at 10:19 AM

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World leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are traveling to Beijing to pursue trade and investment agreements with China. Starmer's trip, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, follows similar visits by other leaders. The aim is to strengthen economic ties with China, recognizing the significant opportunities the country presents. This marks the first official visit to China by a UK prime minister since 2018. Starmer will also make a brief stop in Tokyo. These visits occur amidst concerns about potential reactions from the US.

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