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UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties
Sir Keir Starmer highlighted espionage risks and a pending decision on a large Chinese embassy while stressing economic engagement with China’s vast market.
- Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, warned that China poses security threats but urged deeper business ties with the country.
- Starmer said protecting national security is 'non-negotiable' but taking tough steps would enable cooperation in areas like financial services and pharmaceuticals.
- Starmer rejected 'isolationism' towards China and said not engaging with the world's second-biggest economy would be 'a dereliction of duty'.
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The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation.
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UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Monday that China posed "national security threats" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business ties were in the national interest.
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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