United Kingdom, Starmer: “It is vital to improve relations with China”

Beijing, Jan 29 (LaPresse) – “China is a fundamental actor on the global stage and it is vital to build a more sophisticated relationship” with Beijing. This was stated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, in what is the first visit by a United Kingdom prime minister in eight years. The BBC reports. In his speech, Starmer described China as a “fundamental actor on the global stage”, adding that he “looks forward to further developing relations” with Beijing.