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Sir Keir Starmer is holding pivotal talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking a crucial moment in efforts to reset diplomatic relations between the UK and China. The meeting is the second between the two leaders and has been meticulously prepared for the prime minister's visit.
The PM sat down with Mr Xi on Thursday in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, beginning their talks by telling the president he wants a "more sophisticated'' relationship with China.
Telling Mr Xi it had been "too long" since a British prime \mMinister vis
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