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Starmer's Japan Visit: Tackling China and Taiwan Tensions

1/22/2026

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Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, will visit Japan on January 31.
He will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
They will discuss China's actions and Taiwan tensions during Japan's election campaign.
The trip is the first by a British prime minister to Japan since the May 2023 G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Starmer is expected to visit China soon to strengthen UK-China business ties.

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Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, will visit Japan on January 31.
He will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
They will discuss China's actions and Taiwan tensions during Japan's election campaign.
The trip is the first by a British prime minister to Japan since the May 2023 G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Starmer is expected to visit China soon to strengthen UK-China business ties.