The Latest Breaking News from Xi Jinping

Here the Press Association looks at some of the key announcements made, as well as the issues raised during the Prime Minister’s trip to China.

US President Donald Trump called out Britain on their dealings with China as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made these comments Thursday while attending his wife Melania's documentary premiere, amid growing Western efforts to rebuild ties with China.

The Prime Minister met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday as he made the case for a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship between the two countries.

Replying to questions about closer UK-China ties, Trump said: ‘Well, it’s very dangerous for them to do that’

Panama's Supreme Court has voided a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm, a significant win for the 'Donroe Doctrine'. This ruling aligns with US efforts to curb Chinese influence over strategic trade routes, complicating Beijing's global commercial footprint and reinforcing US leverage. The decision stems from…

The prime minister has travelled to China in an effort to bolster economic ties with the country

The US president also criticised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for seeking closer ties with Beijing.

Despite the controversy, Starmer’s visit has yielded tangible agreements

The Prime Minister has stressed the financial benefits of an improved relationship with China.