Chinese President Xi Jinping said that “China is willing to engage the United Kingdom in dialogue on an equal footing, on the basis of mutual respect… (to) enhance understanding and mutual trust”. | Photo Credit: Reuters
Chinese President Xi Jinping In a phone conversation with the UK, enhancing cooperation with the UK in the fields of finance, green economy and artificial intelligence was discussed Prime Minister Keir Starmer “China launched an ‘anti-terrorism operation’ on August 15 to ease border tensions with China on Friday (August 23, 2024),” Chinese state media said.
The Chinese leader also congratulated Mr Starmer on his Labour Party’s victory in July’s election, which China said Britain had requested. Xinhua said The news agency gave this information.
There was no immediate confirmation or broader comment from London.
Mr Starmer’s government said in June it would review Britain’s relationship with China to understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by Beijing.
Relations between the two countries were strained under the previous British Conservative government over concerns about Hong Kong, British allegations of human rights abuses, and the involvement of Chinese companies in providing critical infrastructure.
Again in 2022-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak He declared an end to the so-called “golden age” of relations, which had been led by his predecessor, David Cameron.
Mr Xi told Starmer he hoped “the British side will view China objectively and rationally”. Xinhua said Said.
Mr Xi said that “China is willing to engage with the United Kingdom for dialogue on an equal footing, on the basis of mutual respect… (to) enhance understanding and mutual trust.” Xinhua said Report.
The Chinese leader said he saw “scope for expanding cooperation in finance, the green economy and artificial intelligence,” the report said.