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Leaders must act with courage to serve fundamental interests of their peoples: Xi

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Beijing, China - Jan 29, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Meeting in progress
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 1/partially overlaid with shot 3/ending with shot 4):
"Currently, the international situation is intertwined with changes and turmoil. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world economies, both China and the UK need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, whether it is to safeguard world peace and stability or to promote the economic development and people's livelihoods of the two countries. Your visit this time has received high attention. Whenever a matter truly serves the fundamental interests of our countries and peoples and is the right course of action, leaders must confront difficulties head-on and advance with courage and determination. [As the Chinese proverb goes:] 'Range far your eye over long vistas.' As long as we uphold a broad historical perspective, transcend our differences, and respect each other, we will be able to deliver results that can withstand the test of history."
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3. Various of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at meeting; meeting in progress; national flags of China, UK
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4. Various of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at meeting; meeting in progress; national flags of China, UK
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister (starting with shot 4/partially overlaid with shot 6):
"President Xi, as you have said, this is the first visit by a UK prime minister in eight years. To my mind, that's been far too long. I'm delighted that I have a very strong delegation with me. We have nearly 60 great British businesses and cultural organizations traveling with us. What they want and what I want is to grow and expand in China. I've long been clear that the UK and China need a long-term, consistent, and comprehensive strategic partnership. China is a vital player on the global stage, and it's vital that we build a more sophisticated relationship."
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6. Various of Xi at meeting, meeting in progress
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7. National flags of China, UK

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Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and the UK when meeting with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday, saying leaders must act with courage to serve the fundamental interests of their peoples.

During his meeting with Starmer at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said amid a turbulent international landscape full of changes, China and the UK should enhance dialogue and cooperation so as to safeguard world peace while promoting the economy of both countries.

"Currently, the international situation is intertwined with changes and turmoil. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world economies, both China and the UK need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, whether it is to safeguard world peace and stability or to promote the economic development and people's livelihoods of the two countries," he said.

Xi also stressed the need for the two sides to hold a long-term perspective in their relations so as to deliver the best outcomes for their respective peoples.

"Your visit this time has received high attention. Whenever a matter truly serves the fundamental interests of our countries and peoples and is the right course of action, leaders must confront difficulties head-on and advance with courage and determination. [As the Chinese proverb goes:] 'Range far your eye over long vistas.' As long as we uphold a broad historical perspective, transcend our differences, and respect each other, we will be able to deliver results that can withstand the test of history," Xi told Starmer.

For his part, Starmer stressed the significance of being the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years, saying "to my mind, that's been far too long".

While expressing willingness to expand cooperation with China, Starmer highlighted the sizable business delegation which is accompanying him on this trip, and stressed the need to have a "long-term, consistent, and comprehensive strategic partnership" between China and the UK.

"I'm delighted that I have a very strong delegation with me. We have nearly 60 great British businesses and cultural organizations traveling with us. What they want and what I want is to grow and expand in China. I've long been clear that the UK and China need a long-term, consistent, and comprehensive strategic partnership. China is a vital player on the global stage, and it's vital that we build a more sophisticated relationship," he said.

Starmer arrived in the Chinese capital on Wednesday to begin a four-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Following meetings with senior Chinese leaders in Beijing, Starmer and his delegation are also set to visit Shanghai.

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China-Xi/British PM/Cooperation

Leaders must act with courage to serve fundamental interests of their peoples: Xi

Dateline : Jan 29, 2026

Location : Beijing,China

Duration : 1'54

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Beijing, China - Jan 29, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Meeting in progress
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 1/partially overlaid with shot 3/ending with shot 4):
"Currently, the international situation is intertwined with changes and turmoil. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world economies, both China and the UK need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, whether it is to safeguard world peace and stability or to promote the economic development and people's livelihoods of the two countries. Your visit this time has received high attention. Whenever a matter truly serves the fundamental interests of our countries and peoples and is the right course of action, leaders must confront difficulties head-on and advance with courage and determination. [As the Chinese proverb goes:] 'Range far your eye over long vistas.' As long as we uphold a broad historical perspective, transcend our differences, and respect each other, we will be able to deliver results that can withstand the test of history."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
3. Various of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at meeting; meeting in progress; national flags of China, UK
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
4. Various of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at meeting; meeting in progress; national flags of China, UK
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister (starting with shot 4/partially overlaid with shot 6):
"President Xi, as you have said, this is the first visit by a UK prime minister in eight years. To my mind, that's been far too long. I'm delighted that I have a very strong delegation with me. We have nearly 60 great British businesses and cultural organizations traveling with us. What they want and what I want is to grow and expand in China. I've long been clear that the UK and China need a long-term, consistent, and comprehensive strategic partnership. China is a vital player on the global stage, and it's vital that we build a more sophisticated relationship."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
6. Various of Xi at meeting, meeting in progress
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
7. National flags of China, UK


Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and the UK when meeting with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday, saying leaders must act with courage to serve the fundamental interests of their peoples.

During his meeting with Starmer at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said amid a turbulent international landscape full of changes, China and the UK should enhance dialogue and cooperation so as to safeguard world peace while promoting the economy of both countries.

"Currently, the international situation is intertwined with changes and turmoil. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world economies, both China and the UK need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, whether it is to safeguard world peace and stability or to promote the economic development and people's livelihoods of the two countries," he said.

Xi also stressed the need for the two sides to hold a long-term perspective in their relations so as to deliver the best outcomes for their respective peoples.

"Your visit this time has received high attention. Whenever a matter truly serves the fundamental interests of our countries and peoples and is the right course of action, leaders must confront difficulties head-on and advance with courage and determination. [As the Chinese proverb goes:] 'Range far your eye over long vistas.' As long as we uphold a broad historical perspective, transcend our differences, and respect each other, we will be able to deliver results that can withstand the test of history," Xi told Starmer.

For his part, Starmer stressed the significance of being the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years, saying "to my mind, that's been far too long".

While expressing willingness to expand cooperation with China, Starmer highlighted the sizable business delegation which is accompanying him on this trip, and stressed the need to have a "long-term, consistent, and comprehensive strategic partnership" between China and the UK.

"I'm delighted that I have a very strong delegation with me. We have nearly 60 great British businesses and cultural organizations traveling with us. What they want and what I want is to grow and expand in China. I've long been clear that the UK and China need a long-term, consistent, and comprehensive strategic partnership. China is a vital player on the global stage, and it's vital that we build a more sophisticated relationship," he said.

Starmer arrived in the Chinese capital on Wednesday to begin a four-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Following meetings with senior Chinese leaders in Beijing, Starmer and his delegation are also set to visit Shanghai.

ID : 8463691

Published : 2026-01-29 14:55

Last Modified : 2026-01-29 22:14:18

Source : China Central Television (CCTV)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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