By our political correspondent:
London:
British PM Keir Starmer says the UK wants a “more sophisticated” and strategic relationship with China, reflecting
The British Prime Minister, who was on a three-day visit to China with 60 top British businessmen, returned to the UK on Friday night at the end of his visit. Speaking to the media in Beijing, he
says the UK wants a “more sophisticated” and strategic relationship with China, reflecting shared interests in trade, economic growth, climate change and global stability, he emphasised this is about “benefitting the British people” and rebuilding ties after years of strained relations. Prime Ministers also announces that UK citizens will be able to travel visa-free to China for trips under 30 days.
Starmer’s official trip to China was the first by a UK prime minister since 2018.
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