Starmer vows to remain ‘clear-eyed’ over national security as he flies to China
PM promises ‘stability and clarity’ in approach on first visit to Beijing by UK leader in eight years‘Very low bar’: analysts say Starmer faces slim pickings in ChinaKeir Starmer has said the UK government will remain “clear-eyed and realistic” on the national security threat posed by...
<p>PM promises ‘stability and clarity’ in approach on first visit to Beijing by UK leader in eight years</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/27/very-low-bar-analysts-say-starmer-faces-slim-pickings-in-china">‘Very low bar’: analysts say Starmer faces slim pickings in China</a></p></li></ul><p>Keir Starmer has said the UK government will remain “clear-eyed and realistic” on the national security threat posed by China as he travelled to Beijing in an effort to improve relations with the economic powerhouse.</p><p>The prime minister promised “stability and clarity” in his approach to Beijing after years of what he described as “inconsistency” under the Tories, as western powers <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/25/china-europe-canada-charm-offensive-trump">turn to China</a> in their search for economic stability amid concerns the US may no longer be a reliable partner.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/27/starmer-vows-to-remain-clear-eyed-over-national-security-as-he-flies-to-china">Continue reading...</a>
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