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U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm

January 29, 2026

U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of China as a 'vital player' on the global stage and aiming to strengthen business ties between the two countries. This visit marks the first by a U. K.

U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm

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Starmer's visit is the first by a UK prime minister to China since 2018.
He referred to China as a 'vital player' on the global stage.
The meeting aims to promote business ties between the UK and China.

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U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm

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