Xi urges ‘stable’ partnership as Starmer makes first China trip by British PM in 8 years

China and Britain should deepen dialogue and strengthen cooperation amid an increasingly complex international environment, Chinese President Xi Jinping said as he began talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In his brief opening remarks at their meeting in Beijing on Thursday, the Chinese leader said their relationship had suffered setbacks in recent years but the two countries had the chance to begin a new chapter. “China stands ready to work with the UK to foster a long-term and...