Keir Starmer's visit to China signals a pragmatic approach to relations

Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, visited China. The visit is seen as a pragmatic move, not a dramatic reset of relations, but a new way forward for engagement.

Commentators argue the visit shows a shift in tone and brings benefits, contrasting with more rigid, partisan approaches. Martin Jacques, a writer on China, noted the visit signals a shift in the 'mood music' but cautioned against exaggerating the extent of a broader European policy change.