President Xi acknowledged that relations have been hampered in recent years and expressed the view that dialogue and cooperation should be strengthened for peace and stability in the current complex international situation.
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The leaders of Britain and China have highlighted the need for a comprehensive strategic partnership to deepen ties between the two countries against a backdrop of growing global uncertainty.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that it is necessary to strengthen relations by working together on challenging issues such as climate change and global stability. The two leaders met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
UK-China relations have been strained in recent years due to allegations of espionage, China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war and restrictions on freedoms in Hong Kong.
President Xi acknowledged that relations have been strained in recent years and expressed the need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation for peace and stability in the current complex international situation. He also referred to the criticism that Starmer has faced for advancing dialogue with China amid concerns about national security and human rights.
Prime Minister Starmer made it clear that he has adopted a policy of maintaining diplomatic dialogue and economic cooperation with China while safeguarding national security. He recalled that he had promised to make Britain more active internationally after coming to power, and noted that events abroad have a direct impact on the domestic economy and people's lives.
The British government, which is facing pressure from economic growth and the cost of living, is seeking to expand business opportunities in China. In this context, more than 50 top businessmen have participated in Starmer's visit.
Due to the disruptions in global trade under Trump's leadership, many countries have become active in seeking new partnerships.
In this context, Starmer is the fourth leader of a US ally to visit Beijing this month, after South Korea, Canada and Finland. He also met with Zhao Lijie, chairman of China's National People's Congress, on Thursday. The two countries are expected to sign various agreements. This is the first time a British prime minister has visited China since 2017.
