As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer touches down in Beijing today for high-level talks, a fresh cultural conversation is brewing online. 🌐 A Chinese Londoner and British Beijing resident recently sat down with Gen Z host Li Jiawei to compare everything from tea etiquette to TikTok trends – and the results are pure gold.
Tea Wars: Milk First or Last?
London-based designer Zhang Wei (27) shocked viewers by confessing she now adds milk to her Earl Grey – "When in Romford!" Meanwhile, Manchester-born ESL teacher Oliver Hart (29) has fully embraced Beijing's tea ceremony culture, though he admits: "I still miss PG Tips sometimes."
K-Pop vs. Premier League
The trio bonded over shared obsessions – both nations are currently riding the Hallyu wave with NewJeans topping UK charts. "But let's be real," Zhang interjected, "Nothing beats watching Arsenal at 3am with takeaway dumplings." 🥟⚽
Why This Matters Now
With Starmer's visit focusing on tech and trade cooperation, our cultural ambassadors remind us: "Understanding how people actually live creates stronger partnerships," Hart noted. As Li concluded: "Whether you bow, hug, or fist-bump – respect is the universal language." ✊🌍
