Why Brits should visit China now, by a travel writer

I’ve just returned from Shanghai – here’s why you should visit China now - As China lifts visa restrictions for Brits, Shanghai makes for a compelling first stop in this newly accessible destination,

CNBC Daily Open: Starmer's high stakes visit to China takes center stage

That comes just one day after India and the EU announced a "landmark" free trade deal, as countries recalibrate supply chains and trade ties away from the U.S.

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger

And now among the western leaders making a beeline for Beijing is Sir Keir Starmer, the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years. He seems to be guaranteed a warm welcome, especially after the UK recently approved plans for a Chinese mega-embassy in London.

Visit by Britain's Starmer shows drawbacks of 'China pivot' in countering Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China is the latest win Beijing can tout in its rivalry with Washington, but the deals he brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act that middle powers may try to play.

Uruguayan president arrives in Beijing as 6th leader to visit China in 2026; China’s predictability, consistency gain global appeal: expert

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi (center) listens to an explanation as the Uruguayan delegation visits the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing on February 1, 2026. P
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Canada prime minister to visit China next week, spokesperson says

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Coalition of the Willing summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France January 6, 2026. YOAN VALAT/Pool via REUTERS OTTAWA, Jan 7 ...

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says

Sir Keir Starmer has said he made "good progress" on tariffs and visa-free travel to China in his meeting with President Xi Jinping. The prime minister said he had also raised contentious issues including the jailing of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai and the treatment of the Uyghur minority in Xinjiang.

Exclusive-Seeking to boost UK economy, finance minister Reeves to accompany Starmer on China visit

By Kate Holton, Andrew MacAskill and Elizabeth Piper LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves will accompany Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his trip to China next week, underscoring UK efforts to strengthen ties with the world's second-largest economy at a time of strained transatlantic relations.
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China announces visa waiver for UK citizens

The move sees the UK join a growing number of countries whose citizens are able to visit China for up to 30 days, visa-free