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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed the significant progress made in UK–China relations, including the Economic and Financial Dialogue held for the first time in more than five years and the Joint Economic and Trade Commission.

Starmer welcomed plans that will make it easier for British companies to do business in China, including a new services partnership that will help expand the UK’s world-leading services sector into China.

Prime Minister Starmer reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s firm commitment to national security and agreed on the importance of meaningful dialogue on issues where views differ.

Starmer said he looks forward to closer and more pragmatic cooperation that will support the UK’s growth, maintain stability and address global challenges such as climate change.