Starmer concludes China visit with final meetings in Shanghai
Starmer wraps up China visit with key agreements
- Sir Keir Starmer is concluding a controversial visit to China, aimed at strengthening economic ties, before heading to Tokyo for further meetings.
- The Prime Minister advocated for a “more sophisticated” relationship with Beijing, despite facing criticism and accusations of “kowtowing” to President Xi Jinping.
- Key agreements from the visit include a halving of tariffs on Scotch whisky to 5 per cent and the removal of visa requirements for UK citizens visiting China for under 30 days.
- British pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca announced a 100 billion yuan (£10.4 billion) investment in China by 2030 for medicines manufacturing and research and development.
- Sir Keir stated he had a “respectful discussion” on contentious issues such as the jailing of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai and the treatment of the Uighur minority.
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