Labour leader Keir Starmer faces intense backlash after revealing ambitious plans for a new Chinese embassy. Critics condemn the decision as a dangerous act of appeasement, sparking a heated debate over the UK’s future diplomatic strategy with China
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Keir Starmer can draw valuable lessons from Japan’s clever approach to China, masterfully blending strong economic ties with firm security safeguards. Tokyo’s strategic diplomacy offers an inspiring model for navigating the complex landscape of Sino-Western relations
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is likely to avoid sensitive topics such as human rights, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in his discussions with the UK’s Keir Starmer. Raising these issues might jeopardize diplomatic relations, Politico.eu reports
China threatened to cancel crucial trade talks after a UK minister’s visit to Taiwan in June, viewing the trip as a bold challenge to its sovereignty. This move has only intensified tensions amid already fragile diplomatic relations
China has urged the UK to steadfastly uphold the “one-China” principle, emphasizing the vital importance of respecting its sovereignty over Taiwan. This call comes amid rising tensions in the region, Reuters reports
China has urged the UK to strongly reaffirm its commitment to the “One-China” principle, as tensions over Taiwan reach new heights. Beijing emphasizes that honoring its sovereignty claims is more important now than ever before
China has delivered a sharp warning to the UK, hinting at serious “consequences” after delays in greenlighting its new mega-embassy in London. This diplomatic standoff highlights escalating tensions as the political divide between the two nations continues to widen
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces fierce scrutiny amid allegations that a China spy case was deliberately buried, stirring memories of the recent Beijing controversies involving Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and igniting fresh debates over political transparency
Amid tighter UK immigration policies and soaring living costs, a growing wave of Chinese students is rethinking their dreams of studying in the UK. Financial strains and uncertainty about career opportunities after graduation are driving many to reconsider, reports the South China Morning Post