Eagle Intelligence Reports

Starmer Tells Xi ‘Vital’ to Develop Relationship

Eagle Intelligence Reports • January 29, 2026 •

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer told China’s leader Xi Jinping it is “vital” to develop the relationship between their two countries, as the leaders met in Beijing on Thursday.

“China is a vital player on the global stage and it’s vital to build a more sophisticated relationship where we identify opportunities to collaborate, but also allow a meaningful dialogue on areas where we disagree,” Starmer said. (AFP)