Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit – the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country since 2018.
Starmer, who is travelling with around 60 British business and cultural leaders, will meet President Xi Jinping and develop trade ties.
Speaking on the flight to Beijing, Starmer said the trip will being benefits for people "back at home" and that he wants "a comprehensive and consistent approach to China.”
However, members of the UK team are all using "disposable burner phone numbers and temporary email addresses” due to spying fears.
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