Burnham's Britain will take its China cues from Washington

OpinionNew leader's China-friendly instincts to collide with UK's dependence on USThomas O. FalkJuly 26, 2026 05:05 JSTBritain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham smiles during a visit to Bath, Britain, on July 22. © ReutersThomas O. Falk is a political analyst and journalist who covers European politics, transatlantic relations and global geopolitical security.Read NextInternational relationsSteel spat poses immediate China challenge for UK's new PM BurnhamPoliticsNew UK PM Burnham may seek stronger Asia ties to power growthMyanmar CrisisMyanmar's return to ASEAN fold remains 'far off,' Philippines saysDefenseCanada in UK-Japan-Italy jet program as observer, paves way for othersOpinionA new European security architecture is needed to end war in UkraineInterviewJapan, other middle powers should