The UK prime minister’s China visit reflects the realities of a new global order that has upended traditional alliances.

Britain and China said an extended period of turbulence in Sino-British ties was over after face-to-face talks between Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer.

Starmer spent around three hours with Xi at a formal summit and a lunch, during which the pair discussed trade and security, the war in Ukraine, and also soccer and Shakespeare.

Starmer spent around three hours with Xi at a formal summit and a lunch, during which the pair discussed trade and security, the war in Ukraine, and also soccer and Shakespeare.

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Starmer, who is in China until Saturday, later told reporters that the bilateral relationship was in 'a strong place,' with progress made on issues such as whiskey tariffs.

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The UK prime minister’s China visit reflects the realities of a new global order that has upended traditional alliances.