Britain and China hail reset in ties as Starmer seeks 'sophisticated' relationship

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting during his visit to China, in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026.PHOTO/ REUTERS

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What you need to know:

  • Starmer spent around three hours with Xi at a formal summit and a lunch, during which the pair discussed trade and security, the war in Ukraine, and soccer and Shakespeare.

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