British PM Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Garden upon arrival in Shanghai

Continuing his China trip, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Shanghai Friday afternoon and toured around some of the city's popular attractions.

Starmer was accompanied by a delegation of over 50 company representatives from his country, spanning manufacturing, green energy, finance, and high-tech industries.

The Foreign Ministry says meetings are scheduled between the prime minister and senior executives of British companies operating in the Chinese financial centre.

Starmer took a rainy stroll at Shanghai's historic Yuyuan Garden, which is adorned with horse-shaped lanterns to mark the upcoming lunar new year. He also tasted the famous snack of butterfly cookies.

Starmer's schedule is expected to include a stop at the Bund, home to many UK companies' Asia-Pacific and Greater China headquarters.