UK's Starmer meets Xi in Beijing as Trump pressures allies on China trade

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rachel WolfJanuary 29, 2026 at 08:20 PM

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen ties between the two nations, despite pressure from Donald Trump to limit trade with China. The meeting, which occurred amidst visits from other U.S. allies, focused on collaboration and open dialogue, particularly regarding areas of disagreement. Starmer specifically sought China's help in disrupting the supply of China-made boat engines used for smuggling people into the UK. Xi emphasized the need for cooperation and adherence to international law in the face of a "turbulent" global landscape, seemingly referencing Trump's policies. Trump has warned allies against engaging with China, even threatening tariffs.

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