Keir Starmer to Meet Xi Jinping at G20

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first face-to-face encounter between British and Chinese leaders in over six years. Starmer emphasized the importance of engaging with China pragmatically, recognizing its status as the world's second-largest economy and a significant trading partner for the UK. He intends to address mutual cooperation areas like international stability and climate, while also ensuring honest discussions on points of disagreement. The meeting comes as Starmer's government seeks to revitalize UK-China relations after a period of limited contact, particularly concerning human rights issues. Foreign Secretary David Lammy's previous visit to China highlighted the government's commitment to consistency in diplomatic relations. This summit will feature discussions on various global conflicts, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East.