“Very Dangerous”: Trump Warns UK Over China Ties as Starmer Secures Visa-Free Travel and Whisky Deal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:44am on 30 Jan 2026,Friday International

US President Donald Trump warned the UK that working with China is “very dangerous.” His remarks came as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Starmer said the meeting was “very warm” and “productive.” The UK announced 30-day visa-free travel for British citizens to China. China also agreed to cut tariffs on Scotch whisky. Trump said, “You can’t look at China as the answer.” Starmer added he raised difficult issues, including human rights. The visit marks a reset in UK-China ties despite US concerns. (PC: AP)

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