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Britain and China Unite to Fight Migrant Smuggling Syndicates
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Select Language:British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on January 28, 2026.
— ReutersADVERTISEMENTBEIJING: The UK and China are preparing to sign a cooperation agreement Thursday aimed at disrupting supply chains behind migrant smuggling networks, according to Downing Street, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the Chinese capital.
Starmer’s visit on Wednesday marks the first time a British prime minister has traveled to China since 2018.
The leaders are expected to have lunch in Beijing Thursday, with Starmer also scheduled to meet Premier Li Qiang.
Starmer’s visit follows a series of recent efforts by Western leaders to engage with Beijing, shifting attention away from the United States’ unpredictable stance.