Sir Keir Starmer has encouraged British businesses to embrace the opportunities of increasing trade with China, ahead of a decision on the contentious plan for a larger Chinese embassy in London.
In a key speech on foreign policy in London, the UK prime minister acknowledged that China “poses national security threats”, but said his government wanted to give companies “the confidence, clarity and support they need” to make deals with Beijing.
Starmer’s comments come after a period of turmoil in his government’s relationship with China, following outrage in Westminster over the collapse of a Chinese spying trial and over plans for the Chinese embassy, which will be decided on December 10.
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