""I think that working together on issues like climate change, global stability during challenging times for the world is precisely what we should be doing as we build this relationship in the way that I've described," Starmer told Xi at the start of their meeting in Beijing."
""China-U.K. relations experienced setbacks in previous years, which was not in the interests of either country.""
""In the current turbulent and ever-changing international situation ... China and the U.K. need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to maintain world peace and stability," he said."
"Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said Xi had stressed, without mentioning the U.S. directly, that "major powers" must adhere to international law or the world would regress into a "jungle.""
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping met in Beijing and called for a comprehensive strategic partnership to deepen ties amid growing global turbulence and uncertainty. The leaders met for 80 minutes in the Great Hall of the People to improve relations after several years of acrimony marked by spying allegations, China's support for Russia in Ukraine and the Hong Kong crackdown. Starmer emphasized cooperation on climate change and global stability. Xi said setbacks in relations harmed both countries and urged strengthened dialogue and cooperation to maintain world peace and stability. The leaders reported progress on Scotch whisky tariffs and visa-free travel for British visitors.
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