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Questions

Editorial cartoonists often uses humor to make a point about a serious news story.

1. Who is Starmer?

2. To what news item from Britain does this cartoon refer?

3. For what reasons was the prime minister’s trip to China criticized?

4. Why are people concerned with Chinese made Electric vehicles?


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Cartoon by Matt, the Telegraph's news cartoonist

Answers

Editorial cartoonists often uses humor to make a point about a serious news story.

1. Who is Starmer?
Starmer is Keir Starmer – the prime minister of the UK (United Kingdom).

2. To what news item from Britain does this cartoon refer?
This cartoon refers to PM Starmer’s recent visit to China (the first by a British PM in 8 years) to meet President Xi Jinping – with the intent of improving UK-China relations (trade, technology, etc.).

3. For what reasons was the prime minister’s trip to China criticized?
The prime minister’s trip was criticized for gaining little, while being seen as a “propaganda coup” for China. Critics said he appeared weak on security threats, human rights, and espionage in exchange for trivial trade wins.

4. Why are people concerned with Chinese made Electric vehicles?
People have concerns that the Chinese Communist government may spy on British owners through the many connected cameras and sensors on their EVs.