Visa-Free Travel and Whisky Tax CutsThe UK and China have reached a new agreement allowing British citizens to travel to China for up to 30 days without a visa. This decision follows Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing, marking the first British leadership visit to China in eight years. During the meeting, Sir Keir and President Xi also discussed cooperation on tackling illegal migration. Sir Keir presented President Xi with a football from a recent Premier League match, while President Xi gifted the Prime Minister a copper horse statue. The diplomatic discussions underscored the importance of dialogue, with President Xi emphasizing the need for cooperation between the UK and China despite past challenges.