- Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Beijing meeting President Xi Jinping, marking the first UK prime ministerial visit to China in eight years.
- The visit aims to improve strained relations through strengthened trade and investment, accompanied by a delegation of UK business representatives.
- Starmer emphasized the importance of a pragmatic relationship with China for the UK’s national interests, despite disagreements.

A: Hey Hana, did you hear about the news?

B: No, what happened? Something interesting?

A: Yeah! The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is in China right now!

B: Wow, really? I didn’t know any leaders visited China so often.

A: It’s a big deal because it’s been eight years since a British Prime Minister went!

B: Eight years?! That's a long time. What happened?

A: Things got a bit rocky between them. Mostly about Hong Kong and some other disagreements.

A: But now, he wants to make things better, you know? He's trying to be more practical about how they work together.

B: Oh, like, trying to be friendly again?

A: Exactly! He even approved moving the Chinese embassy in London last week. It was kind of a signal of goodwill.

B: Interesting! So, what’s he doing there now?

A: He’s meeting with President Xi Jinping and other important people. He brought a bunch of British business people too.

B: Business people? So, it's about trade?

A: Yep! Britain wants to increase trade and investment with China.

A: He said China is important for the UK, whether we like it or not! It's just good for business and the country.

B: Makes sense. Hopefully, it goes well!