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UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says the UK will not be forced to choose between the US and China, stressing close ties with the US while engaging with China ahead of a Beijing visit with a business delegation. He argues that ignoring China would be imprudent and says the trip could unlock opportunities for British firms, while indicating he will raise human rights concerns, including Jimmy Lai, in talks.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's recent trip to Beijing aimed at improving US-China relations has shown positive signs of rebuilding communication channels between the two countries. Yellen emphasized that the US does not view the relationship as a great power conflict and does not seek to decouple the economies. However, the Biden administration's imposition of export controls on certain US microchips used in AI development, and efforts to prevent China's access to cutting-edge technologies, have strained the delicate progress made during the visit. Experts believe that careful long-term management will be necessary to maintain stability in this challenging relationship.