British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks at the UK–China Business Forum at the headquarters of the Bank of China in Beijing on Jan. 30, 2026. Carl Court/PA Media
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Keir Starmer of the dangers of doing business with China, after the British prime minister signed a series of agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Starmer on Thursday said he wanted a “more sophisticated relationship” with China, and signed deals to lower tariffs on Scottish whisky exports to China and allow British citizens to visit the country visa-free for up to 30 days.
