Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky, as well as pledges to deepen ties.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy, just hours after President Donald Trump signaled a possible opposition to any deal between Beijing and London.

Britain defies Trump over closer China ties: 'We have to drive our own course' - Replying to questions about closer UK-China ties, Trump said: ‘Well, it’s very dangerous for them to do that’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the first British leader to travel to China in eight years, on a trip dominated by questions over global trade and security concerns.

Donald Trump criticises UK’s ‘dangerous’ China approach during Starmer’s visit - US president also criticised Canadian prime minister Mark Carney for seeking closer ties with Beijing

By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain and China will aim to revive a "golden era" business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing next week, three sources familiar with the initiative said,

China has reported its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs

Starbucks is selling a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, a deal that brings an outside partner to oversee its second-largest market. The coffee giant said Monday that Boyu will hold up to a 60% stake in its retail operations in China ...

By Rene Wagner and Christoph Steitz BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Investments by German companies in China hit a four-year high in 2025, data compiled for Reuters shows, underscoring how U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policy is pushing industries and governments to boost business ties elsewhere.