Beijing: Amid shifting dynamics in global diplomacy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent visit to China has sparked fresh debate on the international stage. Ignoring strong warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, Starmer has forcefully advocated strengthening economic and strategic relations with China. He is the first British prime minister to visit China in the past eight years. During his visit to Shanghai, Starmer made it clear that in today’s complex global economy, completely sidelining a major power like China would run counter to Britain’s national interests.
