Sir Keir Starmer and Xi Jinping met on Thursday, 29 January, as the UK and China seek to improve long-strained relations. Sir Keir, the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years, held talks with Mr Xi at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing. The two countries are expected to sign a number of agreements later in the day. In his opening remarks, Sir Keir stressed the economic benefits of an improved relationship with China, saying he is looking to expand opportunities for British companies at a time of slowing economic growth at home. More than 50 senior business executives are accompanying him on the trip, alongside leaders from several cultural organisations.

Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.

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The high-stakes visit aims to balance diplomatic engagement with addressing critical domestic and international concerns

“Sessione molto produttiva con risultati concreti”

Prima visita di un premier britannico in Cina dal 2018

Il presidente Xi Jinping ha accolto il primo ministro britannico Keir Starmer, in visita ufficiale in Cina, presso la Grande Sala del popolo di Pechino. (ANSA)

Il presidente Xi Jinping ha accolto il primo ministro britannico Keir Starmer, in visita ufficiale in Cina, presso la Grande Sala del popolo di Pechino. (ANSA)

British PM Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen economic ties amid US-Britain tensions.

Starmer tells Xi Jinping during Beijing meeting that it has been ‘too long’ since a British PM has visited China. Follow the latest developments, live

Sir Keir Starmer and Xi Jinping met on Thursday, 29 January, as the UK and China seek to improve long-strained relations. Sir Keir, the first British prime minister to visit China…

British PM Keir Starmer's China visit is the first by a UK leader in eight years and marks a thaw in frosty relations.

BEIJING: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Thursday for a deeper relationship with China during what he called “challenging times for the world.” The UK leader told…