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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Shabnoor Irshad

Starmer tells Xi Jinping ‘it has been far too long’ as talks begin in China

Sir Keir Starmer and Xi Jinping met on Thursday, 29 January, as the UK and China seek to improve long-strained relations.

Sir Keir, the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years, held talks with Mr Xi at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing. The two countries are expected to sign a number of agreements later in the day.

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