International Affairs

UK-China Relations Under Scrutiny as Starmer Visits Beijing Amid Security and Sovereignty Concerns

By National Security Desk | January 28, 2026

As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer embarks on a high-stakes visit to China, questions loom over national security and economic sovereignty amid worsening espionage threats and human rights abuses.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s arrival in Beijing marks a pivotal moment for UK-China relations at a time when global power dynamics are shifting dramatically. After years of deteriorating ties fueled by Chinese surveillance concerns, support for Russia's aggression in Ukraine, and the crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong, this four-day visit aims to recalibrate British diplomacy and commerce with the world’s second-largest economy.Can Britain Rebuild Trust Without Sacrificing Sovereignty?While Starmer brings more than 60 British business leaders hoping to expand trade, especially in services like finance and healthcare, the underlying question remains: at what cost? The UK’s openness to Chinese...

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