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In a Bid to Kick-Start Growth, Britain Turns to China

Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky, as well as pledges to deepen ties.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain arrived in China this week with more than two dozen of his country’s business and financial leaders in tow for the first visit by a British leader to the country in eight years. Mr. Starmer’s embattled governmen… [1393 chars]

Source: The New York Times | Published: 2026-01-30T18:08:57Z

Credit: The New York Times

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