'Save my father's life': Why case of jailed British tycoon is major sticking point for Starmer's relations with China
Thursday, 13 February 2025 The UK government is facing increasing pressure to call on China to release jailed pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai as it seeks closer trading ties with Beijing.
Children being bombed and the prospect of starvation in Gaza is “intolerable”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, after his Government launched fresh sanctions on West Bank settlers and paused trade talks with Israel. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Prime Minister visited a Lidl in north London on Tuesday afternoon as he sought to promote the impact of his trade deal with the EU. Speaking to broadcasters, Sir Keir Starmer said: ''We are in Lidl because the deal that we struck yesterday will mean lower prices in our supermarkets.'' Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Senior government ministers depart Number Ten following Sir Keir Starmer chaired his first Cabinet meeting since the government agreed new arrangements with the European Union on Monday. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The new deal with the European Union strengthens the UK’s borders, Sir Keir Starmer has said in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister said the Government should be “proud” to give young people the opportunity of a “controlled youth experience scheme”, while also helping British holiday makers because they will be able to use e-gates when they travel to Europe. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts international law and freedom of navigation. As Beijing condemns the operation as “destabilizing,” London doubles down on its Indo-Pacific presence. Will this bold move escalate the ongoing power struggle in Asia’s most volatile waters?
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Xi Jinping warns that “bullying” and “hegemonism” in global trade will backfire, criticizing U.S. trade policies. Speaking at a Latin American summit in Beijing, Xi emphasized that no one wins in a tariff war, advocating for unity and cooperation. His comments follow a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade conflict, where both nations agreed to significantly reduce tariffs. With China scaling back levies on U.S. imports and the U.S. agreeing to lower tariffs on Chinese goods, Xi framed China as a defender of free trade and global fairness.
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China has issued a stern warning to the United States, urging Washington to “stop smearing and shifting the blame” over the ongoing fentanyl crisis. Despite a recently announced 90-day tariff reduction deal, tensions remain high as Beijing calls U.S. fentanyl-related policies unreasonable and harmful to bilateral cooperation. China reiterated that it does not bear responsibility for America’s opioid epidemic and called for respectful, equal, and constructive dialogue moving forward. While U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer insists efforts will continue, Beijing's frustration could derail further negotiations.
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As U.S. trade tensions mount, China is strengthening its grip on Latin America. At the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, leaders from across the region gathered, with many deepening their commitment to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. With two-thirds of Latin American countries already on board, China has become the top trading partner for major economies like Brazil and Peru. Meanwhile, Trump's tariff threats and warnings over the Panama Canal have driven mistrust. China now positions itself as the reliable partner Latin America can count on.
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The lead US negotiator described “a great deal of productivity” in resolving US-China trade differences after two days of talks in Switzerland, following Trump’s tariffs and Beijing’s retaliation.
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