UK citizens to be able to travel to China visa-free, Starmer announces in Beijing

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp accuses the government of trading "national security for economic crumbs off the Chinese ...
Opinion

Starmer’s visit marked a reset in the course of China-UK relations

Starmer’s visit marked a reset in the course of China-UK relations ...
Military.com

A Measured Reset: How the UK and China Are Rebuilding Ties Through Trade, Travel, and Caution

After years of diplomatic chill, the United Kingdom and China have begun cautiously rebuilding their relationship through high-level talks, commercial agreements, and travel reforms. In January 2026, ...
Washington Examiner

UK and China establish ‘more sophisticated’ relationship that will stand ‘test of history’ as Starmer cozies up to Xi

The United Kingdom and China are cutting some red tape on travel and imports as both nations seek to counterbalance the mercurial United States, sweeping concerns about Beijing’s conduct under the rug ...
Reuters

UK's Starmer arrives in China, encourages firms to seize opportunities

Starmer's visit is first by British PM since 2018 PM encourages companies to seize opportunities Visit may help mend UK-China relationship after years of acrimony Starmer says 'progress' on China visa ...
CNN

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with

A humdrum office that stood next to an Amazon warehouse on an industrial estate in Oxfordshire, southern England, was for many years a crucial line of defense in Britain’s national security. “The Cell ...
East Asia Forum

The clear case for UK–China climate cooperation

When UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband travelled to China in March 2025 to resume bilateral talks on energy and climate change cooperation, he highlighted two ways in which the Labour government has ...