Keir Starmer lands in Beijing for the first visit by a British prime minister since 2018

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Keir Starmer lands in Beijing for the first visit by a British prime minister since 2018

Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day trip, including talks with President Xi Jinping – the first visit there by a British prime minister for eight years.

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He was accompanied by almost 60 representatives of British businesses and cultural institutions.

It’s a politically sensitive trip, at a time of growing concerns over the risk China could pose to national security, as well as human rights issues.

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Date: January 28, 2026