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Xi and UK PM Pledge Expanded Tech, Education Cooperation

9/8/2026

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China President Xi Jinping held his first official call with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to discuss cooperation.
Xi said China and the United Kingdom are major technological powers whose shared interests outweigh differences.
Both leaders pledged expanded cooperation in technology, education, healthcare and finance.
Xi urged the UK to protect Chinese investors’ rights, citing the nationalisation of British Steel.

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China President Xi Jinping held his first official call with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to discuss cooperation.
Xi said China and the United Kingdom are major technological powers whose shared interests outweigh differences.
Both leaders pledged expanded cooperation in technology, education, healthcare and finance.
Xi urged the UK to protect Chinese investors’ rights, citing the nationalisation of British Steel.