Trade deals around the world are being negotiated, signed, and celebrated without the U.S.

Leaders are looking to other sources of economic partnership as turbulent tariff policies,

harsh rhetoric, and unpredictable social media posts from President Trump push allies to the edge.

Nick Schiffran has this report. This is not the pivot to Asia, the U. Nick Schiffran has this report.

This is not the pivot to Asia the U.S. intended.

Today, the first British Prime Minister visit to Beijing in eight years.

And Kier Starrmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping he wanted a lasting relationship.

I've long been clear that the UK and China need a long-term, consistent and comprehensive,

strategic partnership.

The person who must not be named, President Trump only referenced in passing by a Chinese leader who

presented himself as a source of stability.

Currently, the international situation is intertwined with changes in turmoil.

As long as we uphold a broad historical perspective, transcend our differences, and respect

each other, we will be able to deliver results that

can withstand the test of history.

It's not the first time in history a British delegation has visited Beijing to make business

deals.

But it comes despite British criticisms that China is a threat to national security.

Cyber security, stealing intellectual property.

Kistama doesn't really know how to deal with China.

My worry is that he's going there with a begging bowl.

But more European leaders are walking the Chinese red carpet.

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