Caller Tom explains why he supports closer ties with China
Caller Tom, whose parents are Chinese, talks to Shelagh Fogarty about the possibilities of closer UK-Chinese relations.
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Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British Prime Minister in eight years on a ‘burner plane’ over heightened fears about state interference.
A delegation of almost 60 representatives of British businesses and cultural institutions is accompanying the Prime Minister as he continues his efforts to build bridges with Beijing.
But concerns over the risk China poses to national security and Xi Jinping's record on human rights mean Sir Keir's visit is politically sensitive.
The delegation flew in on a so-called ‘burner plane’ due to security concerns - referring to a plane hired for the occasion, rather than the official government jet.