BBC reported this afternoon: "British Prime Minister Sir Starmer said that after fruitful talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, the relationship between the UK and China is in a 'good and solid' state. The Prime Minister stated that progress has been made on issues including whisky tariffs and visa-free travel to China."
Comment: Starmer's statement that Sino-British relations are "good and solid" and that progress has been made on whisky tariffs and visa exemptions is a key indicator of the transition from strategic consensus to specific practical achievements during this visit, and also a core evidence that Sino-British relations have moved out of eight years of stagnation. For the UK, the easing of whisky tariffs can boost domestic exports and ease economic pressure, while visa liberalization facilitates people-to-people exchanges, activating tourism and business cooperation. These are tangible benefits for enterprises and the public, and directly reflect Starmer's commitment to "foreign policy serving the interests of the British people."
This achievement also reminds both sides that for Sino-British relations to be stable and sustainable, it needs more such practical achievements as support. The UK side must also adhere to the One-China Principle and not touch the red line of core interests. Only by continuously transforming consensus into actions can the "good and solid" relationship become a regular and long-term one.
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