Starmer, Xi hold talks in bid to reset strained ties

BEIJING, China: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on January 29, signalling a breakthrough in ties after years of distrust and acrimony.

Xi greeted Starmer at the Great Hall of the People for a discussion that lasted around 40 minutes, before they lunched together. He will also meet Premier Li Qiang.

Starmer has made improving relations with China o