Japan Coordinates Views on China with U.K. During Starmer's Visit, Aiming to Prevent Spread of China's Unilateral Claims

By Yujiro Okabe and Yuya Yokobori / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
17:29 JST,
February 1, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the House of Representatives election campaign period to coordinate their views on China. The meetings were held immediately after Starmer had wrapped up a visit to China amid ongoing tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
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