英國首相即將訪問中國大陸

英國首相基爾・斯塔默（Keir Starmer）將於1月28日至1月31日對中國大陸進行正式訪問。這被視為英國首相自2018年以來首次訪華行程，外界普遍解讀為英方希望在全球局勢動盪、對外關係多線承壓之際，對中關係走向「務實再平衡」。 

行程與會晤焦點

根據中方與多家媒體報導，此行除北京外，斯塔默也將前往上海。他預計將與習近平主席會面，並與李強總理會談，且將與全國人大常委會委員長趙樂際會面，就雙邊關係與共同關切議題進行深入交流。 

經貿是主軸：帶隊企業與「CEO理事會」重啟

英國政府表示，首相此行將以「一致、務實（consistent, pragmatic）」的方式推動合作，並強調中國作為全球第二大經濟體、也是英國重要貿易夥伴，與中國互動攸關英國就業與成長。英方並透露，將有近60家英國企業與文化機構隨行，凸顯經貿與投資合作的重要性。 

路透社指出，英國財政大臣Rachel Reeves及商務大臣Peter Kyle也將隨團並各自安排行程，英方希望在金融服務、汽車、威士忌等領域爭取更多市場機會，同時推動改組後的英中CEO理事會，加強企業對話機制。 

安全與人權議題仍在：英方稱不以安全換取經濟

在推動經貿互動的同時，英方也強調將維持「國家安全護欄」，不會以經濟利益交換安全底線；英國媒體亦指出，人權與安全疑慮仍將是英方需要面對的政治壓力之一。

UK Prime Minister Set to Visit Mainland China

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is beginning an official visit to mainland China from January 28 to 31, in what will be the first trip to China by a British prime minister in about eight years, as London seeks to stabilize and recalibrate ties with Beijing. 

According to announcements from both governments, Starmer is visiting at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping, hold talks with Premier Li, and also meet Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator. The itinerary also includes Shanghai, highlighting the trip’s economic focus. 

Downing Street has framed the visit as part of a “consistent, pragmatic” approach designed to support UK jobs and business while maintaining safeguards. Reports indicate Starmer is traveling with a sizeable delegation that includes business leaders, underlining efforts to expand trade and investment cooperation in areas such as green growth, technology, and other commercial sectors. 

The trip comes amid persistent tensions over national security and human rights, with UK officials signaling they intend to remain “clear-eyed” on security risks even as they pursue economic engagement. Media reporting also suggests sensitive issues—such as political freedoms and high-profile detention cases—could be raised alongside commercial discussions.