General · 29 January 2026
China considers visa-free travel for UK citizens after Xi-Starmer meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Beijing will actively consider granting visa-free entry to UK citizens following a landmark meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing. During the first visit by a British leader in eight years, the two nations agreed to expand cooperation in finance, AI, and healthcare. Starmer emphasized the need for a sophisticated relationship to reset ties, while Xi urged a non-discriminatory environment for Chinese businesses in Britain.
Reported by Sky News · How we write briefs