UK Prime Minister clearly states: No economic cooperation with China in exchange for national security

UK Prime Minister's Office: Starmer Will Not Trade National Security for Economic Ties with China

Starmer, Moscow, January 28th, Xinhua - The UK Prime Minister's Office stated that, on the eve of the British delegation's visit to China, Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not trade national security for economic ties with China.

Starmer is set to embark on a visit to China. This will be the first visit by a British prime minister to China since Theresa May's official visit in 2018.

The UK government's official website said: "He (Starmer) has committed to maintaining a clear-sighted and pragmatic approach to opportunities and challenges... He will clearly state that we will not trade national security for economic cooperation. He will raise issues where we have differences with China."

According to the Prime Minister's Office quoting Starmer, the relationship between the UK and China has long been "lacking coherence." The Prime Minister's Office pointed out that the Prime Minister now intends to act in line with the UK's national interests.

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