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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes an official visit to China on Saturday -- a four-day tour of Beijing and Shanghai that he described as "historic". While in the country, Starmer discussed trade, football and elephants with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Here is what to know about the trip. - 'Historic' visit - Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years. "They say that eight days is a long time in politic......

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