Although he was not mentioned by name, the influence of the US president undoubtedly set the tone for closer China relations.

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Sir Keir Starmer told Xi Jinping that he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with China as the two leaders met in ...

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Let's be frank, in China the UK is not seen as a particularly big or important player.

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At Beijing talks, British prime minister Keir Starmer tells Xi he wants a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China ...

The PM says he also raised the jailing of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in his meeting with President Xi.