Sir Keir Starmer says the relationship between the UK and China is in a “good, strong place” after “productive” talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing
The PM says progress has been made on issues including whisky tariffs and visa-free travel to China, after earlier saying the two countries must build a “more sophisticated relationship”
Xi says there have been “twists and turns” in China-UK ties, but engagement is “unavoidable” – here are the key takeaways from their meeting
Starmer is now touring the Forbidden City and will then witness the signing of agreements with Chinese Premier Li Qiang – our correspondent looks at what deals might be discussed
Xi and Starmer are also expected to sign off on a “border security pact” to disrupt the supply of small boat engines
While a full rekindling of UK-China relations is unlikely, Starmer’s visit is more realistically the start of a slow diplomatic thaw, writes our China correspondent Laura Bicker
