Keir Starmer opens door to UK visit by Xi Jinping after bilateral talks
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Following bilateral talks in Beijing, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled a potential thaw in relations with China, opening the door for a future UK visit by President Xi Jinping. Starmer's visit, the first by a UK prime minister in eight years, aimed to reset the relationship after a period of strained ties. The trip yielded agreements on visa waivers, tariff reductions, and economic cooperation. However, the prospect of a Xi Jinping visit has drawn criticism due to ongoing concerns about Chinese espionage, sanctions against British MPs, and human rights issues. While Starmer emphasized a "clear-eyed and realistic" approach to national security threats, his government indicated further engagements with China are planned. The last state visit by Xi Jinping to the UK was in 2015.
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