UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted strengthened bilateral cooperation during his official visit to the Chinese mainland on January 29, 2026, declaring that discussions yielded "real concrete outcomes" for both nations. Speaking at Beijing’s Palace Museum, Starmer emphasized the strategic importance of engagement with the world’s second-largest economy, stating the talks marked a "very good productive session" for advancing shared interests.
The visit, accompanied by one of the UK’s largest business delegations to Asia this year, underscored growing economic ties. Starmer noted "huge opportunities here in China" for British enterprises, particularly in green technology and financial services. Analysts suggest the trip reflects Europe’s renewed focus on stabilizing trade relationships amid shifting global supply chains.
