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China-UK Relations Turn New Page with Raft of Deals Following Starmer Visit

2026-02-04
The UK is the latest in a growing list of Western countries that are seeking to reset ties with China as global geopolitical tensions threaten the stability of supply chains and investment flows. Following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent state visit to Beijing, the two countries reached a series of modest but symbolically significant agreements that mark a new era in UK-China relations and send a positive signal to the business community despite ongoing skepticism within Westminster.
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