China’s Xi Tells UK’s Burnham They Have More Common Interests than Differences
The leaders affirmed their strategic partnership during their first call, with both sides pledging cooperation on technology and trade while addressing security and human rights disagreements.
- On Tuesday, Sept 8, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing the "importance of pragmatic co-operation" and economic growth.
- Relations between the nations have warmed in recent months, supported by trade agreements and former leader Sir Keir Starmer's January Beijing trip, which included visa-free travel and reduced whisky tariffs.
- Burnham raised security and human rights concerns during the call, vowing to engage "frankly and constructively" with Jinping including the detention of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai.
- Xi urged Britain to "fully protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors," likely referencing the nationalisation of British Steel amid broader economic cooperation discussions.
- Both leaders affirmed commitment to a long-term comprehensive strategic partnership, with Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stating the countries should "rise above disagreements" and "find common ground.
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