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Britain'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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