After Britain and China called Thursday for a “strategic partnership” to strengthen ties between their nations, United States President Donald Trump warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer against doing business with China and called it a move not in the interest of UK. Responding to a reporter’s question on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to China and the increasing business ties between the two countries Trump said, "Well it’s very dangerous for them to do that."&nbsp;UK and China have been working towards breaking hostilities existing between the two countries for years. Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit Beijing in eight years.<h2>Starmer hails meeting with Xi</h2>“In the current turbulent and ever-changing international situation ... China and the U.K. need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to maintain world peace and stability,” Xi told Starmer at the meeting that lasted for 80 minutes.&nbsp;The statement by Starmer seemed to be in response to U.S. president’s challenge to the post-Cold War order.&nbsp;“working together on issues like climate change, global stability during challenging times for the world is precisely what we should be doing," Starmer further added.&nbsp;Allegations of Chinese spying in Britain, China’s backing of Moscow in war against Ukraine and the crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong, the former British colony that was returned to China in 1997 has for long been the major issues for acrimony between both the countries.&nbsp;“A consistent, long-term, and strategic partnership that will benefit both countries," is what will benefit UK said Starmer, adding “The relationship is in a good place, a strong place."&nbsp;Xi too said “China-U.K. relations experienced twists and turns in previous years, which was not in the interests of either country.”&nbsp;Starmer is on a four-day official trip to China, including its financial Shanghai.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UK and China have been working towards breaking the hostilities existing between the two countries for years. Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit Beijing in eight years.

After Britain and China called Thursday for a “strategic partnership” to strengthen ties between their nations, United States President Donald Trump warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer against doing business with China and called it a move not in the interest of UK. Responding to a reporter’s question on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to China and the increasing business ties between the two countries Trump said, "Well it’s very dangerous for them to do that." UK and China have been working towards breaking hostilities existing between the two countries for years. Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit Beijing in eight years. Starmer hails meeting with Xi “In the current turbulent and ever-changing international situation ... China and the U.K. need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to maintain world peace and stability,” Xi told Starmer at the meeting that lasted for 80 minutes. The statement by Starmer seemed to be in response to U.S. president’s challenge to the post-Cold War order. “working together on issues like climate change, global stability during challenging times for the world is precisely what we should be doing," Starmer further added. Allegations of Chinese spying in Britain, China’s backing of Moscow in war against Ukraine and the crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong, the former British colony that was returned to China in 1997 has for long been the major issues for acrimony between both the countries. “A consistent, long-term, and strategic partnership that will benefit both countries," is what will benefit UK said Starmer, adding “The relationship is in a good place, a strong place." Xi too said “China-U.K. relations experienced twists and turns in previous years, which was not in the interests of either country.” Starmer is on a four-day official trip to China, including its financial Shanghai.

UK and China have been working towards breaking the hostilities existing between the two countries for years. Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit Beijing in eight years.

UK-China business deal 'very dangerous', says Trump amid Starmer's visit to Beijing

In an announcement made after the meeting between the British Prime Minister and the Chinese President, Beijing has allowed British citizens to travel to the country without a visa for up to 30 days. Keir Starmer, after the meeting on Thursday (Jan 29), became the first British leader to visit China in eight years. Starmer's meeting also resulted in a cut to import taxes on UK whisky from 10 to 5 per cent, as the government seeks closer trade ties with Beijing to help boost economic growth.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-m-staying-until-the-problem-is-gone-trump-s-border-czar-in-minnesota-1769693608784">'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...'</a>&nbsp;There is no date for when the visa agreement will be in force, but the government is hoping this will happen as soon as possible. After this announcement, hundreds of thousands of British people could potentially benefit from this temporary privilege. Especially if one sees the data of 2024, when around 620,000 Brits travelled to China, as per the Office for National Statistics.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-their-soil-sky-or-waters-are-used-against-iran-irgc-s-warning-to-neighbouring-nations-says-they-ll-be-considered-hostile-1769541085343">‘If their soil, sky, or waters are used against Iran...’: IRGC’s warning to neighbouring nations, says they’ll be considered ‘hostile’</a>&nbsp;Downing Street said that it would bring the UK into line with 50 other countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan. The British PM said the move will make it much easier for businesses to expand in China. "As one of the world's economic powerhouses, businesses have been crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China," he said, adding: "We'll make it easier for them to do so – including via relaxed visa rules for short-term travel – supporting them to expand abroad, all while boosting growth and jobs at home."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vs-iran-how-tehran-uses-militias-in-iraq-and-yemen-to-counter-us-iran-s-regional-strategy-explained-1769522384772">US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained</a>

China grants visa-free 30-day travel to British citizens after Keir Starmer’s visit, cuts UK whisky import tax, boosting trade ties as hundreds of thousands of Britons stand to benefit. 

In an announcement made after the meeting between the British Prime Minister and the Chinese President, Beijing has allowed British citizens to travel to the country without a visa for up to 30 days. Keir Starmer, after the meeting on Thursday (Jan 29), became the first British leader to visit China in eight years. Starmer's meeting also resulted in a cut to import taxes on UK whisky from 10 to 5 per cent, as the government seeks closer trade ties with Beijing to help boost economic growth. Also read: 'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...' There is no date for when the visa agreement will be in force, but the government is hoping this will happen as soon as possible. After this announcement, hundreds of thousands of British people could potentially benefit from this temporary privilege. Especially if one sees the data of 2024, when around 620,000 Brits travelled to China, as per the Office for National Statistics. Also read: ‘If their soil, sky, or waters are used against Iran...’: IRGC’s warning to neighbouring nations, says they’ll be considered ‘hostile’ Downing Street said that it would bring the UK into line with 50 other countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan. The British PM said the move will make it much easier for businesses to expand in China. "As one of the world's economic powerhouses, businesses have been crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China," he said, adding: "We'll make it easier for them to do so – including via relaxed visa rules for short-term travel – supporting them to expand abroad, all while boosting growth and jobs at home." Also read: US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained

China grants visa-free 30-day travel to British citizens after Keir Starmer’s visit, cuts UK whisky import tax, boosting trade ties as hundreds of thousands of Britons stand to benefit.

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