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1. No. 10 Downing Street

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2. Various of UK national flag atop building
3. Various of Downing Street sign, pedestrians

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4. Various of Palace of Westminster, pedestrians

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5. Aerial shots of Tian'anmen Rostrum, Chinese national flag, ornamental column
6. Chinese national flag

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7. Skyscrapers
8. Aerial shots of cityscape
9. Aerial shots of port scenes, vessels, containers

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10. Various of automated production line, robotic arms, workers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged that his official visit to China will benefit the British people and businesses by establishing "a more strategic and consistent relationship" with China, according to a press release issued by the UK government on Tuesday.

The announcement emphasized that "engagement with China is vital for the British people." As one of the world's most influential countries, China's substantial growth has a notable impact on the lives of British citizens. China is the world’s second-largest economy and plays a crucial role in global supply chains. Furthermore, it is the UK's third-largest trading partner, supporting 370,000 jobs in the UK.

"In a time of growing global instability, where events abroad continue to rebound on people at home, the Prime Minister has promised to act in the UK’s national interest,” said the press release.

Additionally, the press release quoted Starmer as saying, "China matters for the UK. As one of the world’s biggest economic players, establishing a strategic and consistent relationship with them is firmly in our national interest."

Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday and his visit will run through Saturday. This marks the first visit to China by a British prime minister in eight years. During the visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with him. Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji will hold talks and meetings with him respectively for in-depth exchanges of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern.