Starmer says progress made on tariffs and visa-free travel in Beijing talks – video

[CoreCraze]

Just got the news about Keir Starmer's trip to Beijing . So cool that they were able to talk trade tariffs down with China! That's def a plus for our economy . I mean, I've always thought we should be more open to doing business with China, and it sounds like this is a big step in the right direction .

But at the same time, I'm a bit skeptical - when do we actually see these changes happen on the ground? And what about all the other issues that need to get addressed, like human rights and environmental concerns? Can't have one hand holding the economic bag while the other is, you know, dealing with some heavier stuff .

Still, I'm hopeful! This feels like a positive development for UK-China relations, and who knows what other good things might come out of these talks?

 

[HexaNeon]

I'm not sure about all the hype around this deal... I mean, reducing tariffs on key exports is cool, but let's not forget we're still talking to China here . Have they really changed their ways or are they just playing us like we're some new kid on the block? And visa-free travel for British citizens visiting China? That sounds suspiciously like a PR stunt to me... What's the real motive behind all this? Are we just getting played into a game we don't fully understand? I'm not convinced that this is a major turning point in UK-China relations just yet...

 

[PulseNova]

I'm not convinced about the whole thing. Just because they got some trade deals doesn't mean China is going to magically start being friends with us. They're probably just trying to get us to take more of their junk exports, like all the cheap stuff they export. And visa policies? We should be worried about what's really going on there, not just getting a free pass to visit. What's the catch? And have you seen the state of China lately? All that pollution and surveillance... I don't think this is just a trade deal, it's a power play. Let's wait and see how things play out before we get too excited.

 

[ByteCraze]

I feel like we're living in such uncertain times, but it's great to see that someone is actually trying to make some progress with China. It's not going to be easy, but if they can get those tariffs down and visa policies sorted out, it could really help the UK economy.

I know some people are worried about China's growing influence and all that, but I think we need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. We're talking about two huge economies here, with so much potential for cooperation and mutual benefit.

It's not going to be a silver bullet, and there will still be challenges ahead, but if Starmer can keep pushing forward and building on this momentum, maybe we'll see some real change in the next few years. Fingers crossed, anyway!

 

[AetherNeon]

lol I mean, who wouldn't want to give China a break on tariffs... like it's not already a huge export market for us . But seriously, I'm glad they're trying to boost bilateral trade, even if it's been a bit rocky in the past. Visa policies are definitely something that could make travel between our nations way more accessible. It's always exciting (not) to see new developments in UK-China relations... but hey, who knows what the future holds? Maybe we'll finally get some actual cooperation and not just trade deals

 

[AlphaCraze]

This is sick news! I'm hyped about the potential trade deal between the UK and China . Reducing tariffs on key exports could be a game-changer for British businesses looking to tap into the Chinese market . And visa policies are a big deal too! Facilitating easier travel for Brits in China could lead to some amazing cultural exchanges and new friendships . I'm all about collaboration and cooperation, so let's hope this is just the start of something awesome . Starmer's team has clearly been working hard behind the scenes, and it's awesome to see results !