Starmer And Xi Forge Ahead With ‘Long-Term Strategic Partnership’ Despite Tensions
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing marks a significant diplomatic outreach, with both leaders committing to a "long-term and strategic partnership".The encounter, held on Thursday, underscores London’s intent to bolster economic ties amid domestic growth pressures, even as longstanding frictions persist.Starmer emphasised the linkage between UK