CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter highlights UK Labour leader Keir Starmer’s recent trip to China-a bold and strategic effort to strengthen economic ties amid escalating global tensions. This visit represents a pivotal moment, signaling a fresh direction in the UK’s foreign and trade policy
Keir Starmer’s high-stakes visit to China offers a captivating insight into his bold vision for the UK’s role on the global stage. Peter Frankopan explores how this crucial diplomatic mission could unveil Starmer’s true foreign policy ambitions
The UK government has approved China’s bold plan to build a sprawling new embassy in London, sparking fresh worries amid ongoing spy fears and escalating geopolitical tensions, reports Reuters. This decision has ignited a fiery debate over security and diplomatic relations
China is reportedly stepping up its boldness in the United Kingdom, raising alarm bells over espionage, economic coercion, and influence campaigns, according to a recent report by The Hill
The UK’s recent China spying scandal feels like a gripping episode from the TV series Slow Horses, packed with intelligence blunders and covert operations. Experts caution that real-world espionage is rapidly matching fiction’s intricate twists, raising urgent security concerns.
MI5 Chief expresses profound frustration as a high-profile UK-China espionage case unravels, exposing the intricate challenges of collecting evidence amid sensitive diplomatic strains, Reuters reports. This blow casts a dark shadow over national security efforts and sparks urgent concerns
The UK is facing intense criticism for underestimating the threat of Chinese espionage, as the Washington Examiner exposes how British authorities might be inadvertently aiding Chinese spies by failing to fully grasp the gravity of these security dangers
UK Finance Minister Bridget Phillipson is gearing up to meet China’s Vice Premier during her London visit, aiming to strengthen economic ties and unlock exciting new opportunities in bilateral trade, Reuters reports
