Starmer admits China fear in UK, then makes big offer to Xi Jinping

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays out a reset of Britain’s China policy, calling China a “defining force” in technology, trade and global governance while also a “real national security threat,” and rejecting both the old Tory “golden age” and hardline “ice age” approaches. He argues for a tough, security‑first strategy that still actively engages Beijing in low‑risk areas, highlighting recent ministerial visits and billions in new export opportunities for UK sectors such as finance, creative industries, pharma and luxury goods.