UK Prime Minister Meets Xi Jinping at G20

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit, marking the first face-to-face encounter between leaders from the two nations since 2018. Starmer aims to mend the historically strained UK-China relations by advocating for a 'strong and durable' partnership, focusing on consistency and respect while addressing key issues like human rights, particularly concerning jailed activist Jimmy Lai. Both leaders signaled a desire for increased economic collaboration, emphasizing areas such as climate change and clean energy transitions. Xi praised Starmer's economic plans, suggesting a potential thaw in relations while acknowledging existing tensions over human rights. Starmer's approach contrasts with the previous Conservative government's stance, aiming for pragmatic engagement rather than confrontation. The meeting sets the stage for future discussions, including a possible visit from Chancellor Rachel Reeves to China to discuss trade.