British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to strengthen economic ties between the United Kingdom and China, signaling a renewed push for expanded bilateral cooperation.
During their talks, both leaders emphasized the importance of stable economic engagement and highlighted opportunities for increased collaboration across key sectors. A central focus of the discussions was major investment activity involving pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, reflecting the role of healthcare and life sciences in the evolving partnership.
The agreement comes as both governments seek to balance economic pragmatism with broader strategic considerations, amid ongoing global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty. While details of the proposed investments were not fully disclosed, the talks point to a willingness on both sides to maintain open channels for business and long-term economic cooperation.
