BEIJING, Jan 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday that the UK has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his attempts to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump. The first visit to China by a British prime minister in eight years, Starmer's trip follows in the footsteps of other Western leaders looking to counter an increasingly volatile United States. When asked by reporters about Britain "getting into business" with China, Trump warned it was "very dangerous for them to do that". Starmer met top Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Thursday, with both sides highlighting the need for closer ties. He signed a series of agreements on Thursday, with Beijing allowing visa-free travel for British passport holders visiting China for under 30 days.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 30, 2026 04:02 UTC