Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China for the first time in eight years to mend relations. He hopes to boost trade and reduce Britain's reliance on an unpredictable United States. The three-day visit includes meetings in Beijing, a trip to Shanghai, and a brief stop in Japan.

Starmer's trip comes amid tensions with the US, following President Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland. Analysts say London may now be closer to Beijing than Washington on global issues like AI, public health, and the environment. Starmer aims to reset ties after previous conflicts over Hong Kong protests, cyberattacks, and espionage allegations.

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