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Kemi Badenoch Says Keir Starmer's China Visit Yielded Nothing Except 'Labubu Doll'
Starmer secured tariff cuts on whisky imports and visa-free travel for Britons; China lifted sanctions on six UK MPs amid criticism over human rights and strategic concerns.
- Recently, Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing met Xi Jinping, and China lifted sanctions on six parliamentarians, reduced whisky tariffs from 10% to 5%, and granted 30-day visa-free travel.
- Given China’s economic and technological weight, Prime Minister argued that Britain was an outlier and that engagement is vital due to China’s leading role in AI and green energy.
- Details of Jimmy Lai’s case show he faces life imprisonment, while Kemi Badenoch told Sky News, `I would have liked to have seen the release of Jimmy Lai. That is someone who should not have been imprisoned`.
- In the Commons, Tom Tugendhat raised concerns that sanctions lifted for six current MPs excluded others, which critics said 'tricked' the Government; Liam Byrne demanded a clear China strategy and Sir Andrew Mitchell called the economic gains 'somewhat thin'.
- With China’s rapid technology rise, Starmer attempts a balancing act, as UK research and development sectors see higher risks in not engaging Beijing amid US unpredictability.
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