US EditionBritain's Starmer to meet China's Xi in bid to reset strained ties
- On Jan 29, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to seek deeper economic ties, a visit presented as a breakthrough after years of distrust and acrimony.
- After years of strained relations, Starmer's new approach follows a shift from previous Conservative governments and broader Western diplomacy, including Canadian prime minister Mark Carney's recent visit.
- On the key day of his visit, Starmer will have a 40-minute meeting with Xi at the Great Hall of the People followed by lunch, while Downing Street announced cooperation on tackling migrant trafficking gangs.
- Accompanying Starmer, more than 50 business leaders underscore the trip's economic priority, and Starmer said the visit focuses on delivering benefits for people at home.
- Amid a flurry of Western diplomacy, Xinhua framed the visit as an opportunity for China to deepen mutual trust, describing the relationship as 'pivotal' while avoiding public disagreements.
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Nothing manifests the emergence of a new global order like the hurried procession to China , with a complacent tone after years of absence, of the most intimate allies of the United States. After the Canadian Mark Carney, today the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken the turn. The head of government of the United Kingdom has begun this Thursday his official visit greeting the Chinese leader Xi Jinping. “China is a vital actor on the gl…
Starmer calls for UK to have a deeper relationship with China
Beijing: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Thursday, January 29, for a deeper relationship with China during what he called “challenging times for the world.” The UK leader told China’s leader Xi Jinping that their countries need to work together on global stability, climate change and other issues. “I have long been clear that the UK and China need a long term, consistent and comprehensive strategic partnership,” he said. Starmer, the …
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and China to help the two countries face current geopolitical challenges in Beijing today. Starmer described China as a key global player, while Xi is keen to develop a long-term partnership with London.
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