UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is seeking a more sophisticated relationship with China as he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
On the other hand, Xi says there have been twists and turns in China-UK ties, but admits that engagement is unavoidable.
Reports say Starmer is embarking on the first full day of his three-day visit to China.
He is the first UK prime minister to visit the country since 2018.