Afghanistan, Jan. 29 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told President Xi Jinping that London wants broader ties with Beijing to support economic growth and security.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that the UK is seeking wider engagement with China as part of efforts to boost growth and strengthen security.
Starmer, the first British prime minister to visit Beijing in eight years, met President Xi Jinping during a four-day trip aimed at stabilising relations.
Despite concerns over espionage and human rights, Starmer has made improving ties with the world's second-largest economy a key priority of his government.
Opening the meeting, Starmer said China is a vital global actor and that both sides should build mor...