Starmer-Xi meeting live: UK prime minister says he wants ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China
Starmer tells Xi Jinping during Beijing meeting that it has been ‘too long’ since a British PM has visited China. Follow the latest developments, liveXi Jinping has told Keir Starmer their countries must “strengthen” ties to counter geopolitical headwinds.The Chinese leader was quoting as saying at their Beijing meeting on Thursday:The current international situation is complex and intertwined. As permanent members of the UN security council and major global economies, China and the UK need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation.It is with the British people in mind that I am here today. I made the promise 18 months ago when we were elected into government that I would make Britain face outwards again. Because as we all know, events abroad affect everything that happens back in our home countries, to prices on the supermarket shelves to how secure we feel. Continue reading...
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
Xi Jinping has told Keir Starmer their countries must “strengthen” ties to counter geopolitical headwinds.
The Chinese leader was quoting as saying at their Beijing meeting on Thursday:
The current international situation is complex and intertwined. As permanent members of the UN security council and major global economies, China and the UK need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation.
It is with the British people in mind that I am here today. I made the promise 18 months ago when we were elected into government that I would make Britain face outwards again.
Because as we all know, events abroad affect everything that happens back in our home countries, to prices on the supermarket shelves to how secure we feel. Continue reading...
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