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Xi Jinping calls for deeper UK ties with Andy Burnham, highlighting tech cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a desire for stronger ties with the United Kingdom during a call with Andy Burnham. Xi emphasized that shared interests, particularly in technology, education, culture, and sports, should take precedence over differing social systems. He also called for cooperation on multilateralism and free trade, positioning both nations as major economies and UN Security Council members. AI

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Xi Jinping calls for deeper UK ties with Andy Burnham, highlighting tech cooperation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dewey Sim ·

    China’s Xi Jinping urges deeper UK ties in first call with Andy Burnham

    President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation between “major technological powers” China and the UK as he held his first official call with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi congratulated Burnham on his appointment as prime minister, according to Chinese state news …