British media have harshly criticized the results of Starmer's visit to China, calling it a shameful diplomacy and a kowtowing diplomacy, and a national disgrace for the UK.
The host complained that Starmer's visit to China was filled with empty words and grandiose rhetoric, with little actual benefits. The whisky tariff is still under consideration, and the visa exemption for British people coming to China is just a way to make money from the British, and so on, in short, Starmer was scolded thoroughly.
From the press release in the news, it indeed said a lot of polite words, but it's not entirely worthless. AstraZeneca's investment in China has been finalized, and the whisky tariff has been clearly reduced. Both sides have reached consensus on many issues, but compared to the treatment of Germany and France, it is indeed somewhat lacking.
The fundamental reason is that we are not very trusting of the UK. The UK-US alliance is solid, and the UK often aligns with the US. With the US currently being aggressive, it is natural to be wary of the UK. This is due to the inconsistency in the UK's policy towards China, which is greatly influenced by the US.
Therefore, it is not unfair for Starmer to be criticized.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855845909817610/
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