India and the European Union struck a longdelayed deal on Tuesday that will slash tariffs on most goods, aiming to boost twoway trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid growing global trade tensions.
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Britain's Keir Starmer arrives in China for pivotal visit
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... British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday at the head of a 60-strong delegation for a three day official visit aimed at boosting trade and re-engaging with China after almost a decade of wrangling. ...
Chatham House research fellow Yu Jie told the BBC that what China wanted to get out of improved ties with Britain was geopolitical capital and to open up its market to Chinese investment, which currently accounts for a "very minimal" 0.7% of direct foreign investment in Britain.
Yu said that in the midst of the "disruption" being wreaked by the foreign policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, Beijing may view Britain as a reliable bet that can offer "order and organization." ...
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