# Can 'never here Keir' bring back the goods from China?

An episode of [Politics At Sam and Anne's](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1709628885), 28 Jan 2026, 20 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9e4ead47-0d0b-4b1b-b36e-8ed20088acf8.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=e0c28668-b961-43cf-8d6c-6ba62ef8a7a3&aw_0_1st.episodeid=9e4ead47-0d0b-4b1b-b36e-8ed20088acf8

As Keir Starmer touches down in Beijing – does the UK face a choice between a “golden age” or an “ice age” with its relationship with China? Sam and Anne assess: • Will the Prime Minister have to pick a side between President Xi or President Trump? • How will he present himself on the trip, pragmatist or optimist? • Will alleged spying and hacking by the Chinese make a difference? • Should Sir Keir be globetrotting whilst domestic issues pile up? Back in blighty, Sam has been on the ground in Manchester gathering reaction to the upcoming by election in Gorton and Denton – as some of the campaigns got started

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