Keir Starmer is on an official visit to China to strengthen the relationship between London and Beijing

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, is the latest Western leader to make a visit to China, accompanied by a delegation of businesspeople and two ministers. The three-day trip includes meetings with Chinese leaders in Beijing and a visit to Shanghai, followed by a brief stop in Japan. A central aspect of the visit is the analysis of the current behavior and position of the United States under the leadership of Donald Trump, in the context where London seems to be closer to Beijing than to Washington on certain global issues.

Starmer aims to restore relations with China, which have deteriorated in the past due to issues related to Hong Kong and allegations of espionage, believing that closer cooperation is essential for addressing global challenges such as artificial intelligence and public health.