‘Lecturing will get you nowhere’: 5 China experts on how Starmer should play his trip - Politico

28 Jan ‘Lecturing will get you nowhere’: 5 China experts on how Starmer should play his trip – Politico

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‘Lecturing will get you nowhere’: 5 China experts on how Starmer should play his trip – Politico

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to Politico about Kier Starmer’s trip to China. She discusses the need for the UK to publish its China Audit if it wants to strengthen business ties with China.

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28 Jan ‘Lecturing will get you nowhere’: 5 China experts on how Starmer should play his trip – Politico

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