UK, China Call For Strategic Reset As Starmer Meets Xi in Beijing
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping have called for a “strategic” partnership to rebuild UK-China ties amid global uncertainty. Meeting for 80 minutes in Beijing, the leaders signaled a thaw after years of strained relations, announcing business deals, visa-free travel for Britons to China, and steps toward deeper economic cooperation, while acknowledging differences on geopolitics and rights.
