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Beijing

5 months ago

When he sits down with Xi Jinping in Beijing's Great Hall of the People this week, Sir Keir will be the first British prime minister to visit China since Theresa May exactly eight years ago.
Keir Starmer will travel to Beijing with Rachel Reeves and a business delegation as he bids to boost trade.
On India's Republic Day, President Xi Jinping says Beijing and New Delhi are 'good neighbours, friends and partners'.

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The former home secretary said the Prime Minister was going to Beijing 'on his knees' rather than from a position of strength.
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