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Starmer to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing

Britain's Starmer meets Xi in bid to reset strained UK-China ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (Jan 29) for talks he hopes will deepen their economic relationship, signalling a breakthrough in ties after...

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UK wants 'sophisticated relationship' with China, Keir Starmer tells Xi Jinping

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Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping to boost UK-China economic ties

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Starmer says UK seeking 'more sophisticated relationship' with China in talks with Xi

The PM is embarking on the first full day of his three-day visit to China.

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Britain's Starmer seeks fresh start with China, economic wins

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UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump

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Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leaders

Around 60 British business and cultural leaders are also on the trip, including representatives from bank HSBC, pharmaceutical company GSK, Jaguar Land Rover and the National Theatre.

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Starmer, Xi stress need for stronger UK-China ties to face global headwinds

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Starmer tells Xi Jinping ‘it has been far too long’ as talks begin in China

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Keir Starmer tells Xi Jinping UK wants more ‘sophisticated’ relationship with China

Sir Keir Starmer told Xi Jinping that he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with China as the two leaders met in Beijing seeking to patch up ties strained by years of spying scandals and geopolitical tensions.