This government faces the same question as its predecessors: how close is it safe to get to the regime and at what cost?
Naming an alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew has triggered a much wider row about the UK's relationship with China. Sir Keir Starmer has already given clear signals about his positioning, meeting with President Xi last month at the G20 summit. It was the first time a British prime minister has done so since 2018 and marked a thawing of relations.
Politics latest: Beijing dismisses 'groundless speculation' It's clear the new government is taking a pragmatic approach, described as one of co-operation and engagement, but with room for challenge on issues such as human rights and climate change. It's still much more cautious than the friendly David Cameron era, which included a memorable trip to the pub with the Chinese president.
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