Foreign media pays attention to British Prime Minister Stamer's visit to China: China is a 'trustworthy and stable partner'

On the afternoon of January 28th, British Prime Minister Stamer arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China. This is also the UK Prime Minister's second visit to China after 8 years. International media have paid high attention to this visit, stating that it reflects the UK's strong expectation for deepening bilateral economic and trade relations, and China has become a reliable and stable partner in the eyes of many countries.

Common keyword: pragmatic cooperation

The Lianhe Zaobao of Singapore pointed out that Stamer led more than 50 senior executives and institutional representatives of major British enterprises to visit this time, covering financial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, cultural, creative and other areas of British advantage, which fully reflects the British side's expectations for deepening the bilateral economic and trade relations between Britain and China.

The Associated Press noted that Stamer stated that engaging with China is in the national interest of the UK, and this visit will bring "significant opportunities" to British businesses.

According to expert analysis cited in the report, the advantages of the UK in the fields of finance, consulting, and other services are in line with the growing demand for medical and elderly care services in the Chinese market, and the market prospects are broad.

The key word emphasized by both the UK and China is' pragmatic '. The report quoted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun as saying that China is willing to take this visit as an opportunity to enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation with the UK, and jointly open a new chapter in the healthy and stable development of China UK relations.

The UK government website recently released a news announcement stating that Stamer's visit will benefit the British people and businesses by establishing a more stable and pragmatic relationship between the UK and China.

The announcement points out that China is one of the most influential countries in the world, and its extraordinary development achievements have had a significant impact on the lives of the British people. China is the world's second-largest economy and a key player in the global supply chain. At the same time, China is the third largest trading partner of the UK, supporting 370000 UK jobs.

The New York Times cited analysis that Stammer has listed economic growth as his top priority in office, with British companies eager to expand into the Chinese market and British consumers in need of products containing "Chinese technology," such as electric cars, solar panels, and wind turbines.

The Financial Times has noticed that a recent survey by the British Chamber of Commerce in China shows that as more and more Chinese companies invest overseas in search of growth, the professional services industry is full of confidence in China's economic development.

The report also pointed out that in recent years, China has relaxed restrictions on foreign companies setting up local joint ventures, helping British companies to explore the Chinese market more deeply.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has launched a column to provide real-time updates on Stamer's itinerary in China. The report stated that both sides will strengthen economic and trade ties, and this visit to China may lay an important foundation for deeper economic cooperation between the two countries in the future.

Admitting reality: 'Ignoring China is not wise'

According to Bloomberg, after arriving in Beijing, Stamer told 60 British business leaders and cultural institution leaders accompanying him that the UK has a responsibility to promote the improvement and development of economic and trade relations with China, and called on all sectors to seize opportunities and expand their influence in Asia.

The New York Times believes that as the relationship between the United States and its Western allies becomes increasingly turbulent, Stammer hopes to seek new trade and investment opportunities from the world's second-largest economy. When Stamer took office, he promised to improve relations with China.

The Financial Times website recently published a report titled 'Stammer prepares to launch a charm offensive against China'. According to reports, Stamer has made it clear that he hopes to break free from the "ice age" of UK China relations during the Conservative Party's rule.

He said, 'There has been a saying for many years that China is a rising power. Now it has risen.' He believes that Britain needs to develop a policy towards China that acknowledges this reality.

According to Reuters, Professor Kerry Brown, who studies China at King's College London, analyzed that "the current situation is different from the past in that London's views on global issues such as artificial intelligence, public health, and the environment may be closer to Beijing's, rather than long-term ally Washington

Radio France Internationale quoted Alexander Tomic, an economics professor at Boston College, as saying that with a $20 trillion economy and a huge stock and bond market, China is becoming a "reliable and stable partner" in the eyes of many countries.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that before leaving, Stamer stated that the UK cannot adopt an ostrich mentality of escaping reality and ignoring China is not wise.