Allies chart new course amid US unpredictability
Illustration: Henry Wong
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the first visit by a British premier to China in eight years. The visit reflects a striking shift in diplomacy by the West at a time when the US-led alliance system is under strain following President Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Starmer, who had previously described China as a national security threat, is now seeking engagement with President Xi Jinping — a move that underscores growing uncertainty among Washington's traditional allies.
The British leader is not alone. In recent months, leaders from France, Ireland and Canada have also travelled to Beijing, while the German Chan
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