Beijing, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Starmer tells Xi 'vital' to develop relationship

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer told China's leader Xi Jinping it is "vital" to develop the relationship between their two countries, as the leaders met in Beijing on Thursday. "China is a vital player on the global stage and it's vital to build a more sophisticated relationship where we identify opportunities to collaborate, but also allow a meaningful dialogue on areas where we disagree," Starmer said. bur-dhw/lb ...

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