As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States.

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2 developments- Jan 27UK’s Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
- Jan 29As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China
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