January  30, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on Thursday in Beijing that the two countries should develop a long-term, stable comprehensive strategic partnership, Xinhua News Agency reported.

According to China Central Television, noting that the Year of the Horse is just around the corner, Xi said that he believes Starmer's visit will be a success and the cooperation between the two countries will "Yi Ma Dang Xian," which literally means "a horse charging ahead" or is commonly used to mean "taking the lead."

Xi said as the world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, China and Britain, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major economies, should enhance dialogue and cooperation in order to maintain world peace and stability, while promoting the economy and people's livelihoods in both countries. 

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