Will Andy Burnham shake up the UK’s China policy if he becomes prime minister?

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UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation amid declining popularity, paving the way for potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Observers expect Burnham to maintain a pragmatic stance on China while focusing on domestic economic issues.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s likely replacement could continue the outgoing leader’s pragmatic approach towards China, though addressing economic challenges at home would remain the most immediate priority, observers say. Clearing the way for the selection of the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, Starmer announced on Monday his intention to step down, succumbing to mounting pressure within his Labour Party as his popularity dwindled. Shortly after Starmer’s resignation, Andy...