Tag: Jimmy Lai
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China traps Keir Starmer as UK PM walks into Beijing’s bear trap
Introduction: a diplomatic minefield for the UK The unfolding tension between China and the United Kingdom is no longer a distant chess match; it is a high-stakes gambit that could redefine Britain’s place on the world stage. Chinese leaders have long viewed the fate of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement as a litmus test for Western…
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China’s Bear Trap for Keir Starmer: Why the PM’s Moves Risk a Strategic Misstep
Introduction: The trap laid by Beijing The international spotlight is again on the UK as Beijing seems to be calibrating a new pressure point around Hong Kong, press freedom, and the treatment of Jimmy Lai. The government’s approach, and the way it aligns with Labour leader Keir Starmer’s strategy, could either deter coercive tactics or…