Recent “twists and turns” in the relationship between Britain and China are damaging to both countries, Xi Jinping told Sir Keir Starmer as the two leaders met in Beijing on Thursday.
Ahead of face-to-face talks as part of efforts to reset diplomatic relations between the two countries, President Xi praised Labour governments for their “important contributions to the growth of China-UK relations”, while Sir Keir said he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with Beijing.
