What do China and the UK want from each other?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 11:06 PM

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In January 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited China with a delegation of business and cultural figures, signaling a potential thaw in previously strained relations. Starmer received a warm welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit's purpose was to strengthen ties between the two nations. However, the visit drew criticism from US President Donald Trump, who labeled it "dangerous." The reasons behind Trump's disapproval and the overall significance of Starmer's trip were discussed on Al Jazeera's Inside Story, featuring experts Will Hutton, Andy Mok, and Steve Tsang.

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Steve Tsang 30% Andy Mok 30% Will Hutton 30% White House 40% United States 40% Donald Trump ×250% Xi Jinping 60% Beijing 60% UK 70% China ×380% Keir Starmer ×390%

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china-uk relations 90% keir starmer 80% diplomacy 70% political visit 70% xi jinping 60% international relations 60% trade relations 50% us-china relations 50%

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