Starmer’s visit to China was not a reset, but a new way forward
The UK prime minister’s China visit reflects the realities of a new global order that has upended traditional alliances.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.
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