# Xi holds phone talks with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham

https://mins.news/en/item/50600

- China News Service, 2026-09-09 00:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-09-09/detail-ihfkanuz5373484.shtml

> Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday. Xi called China and Britain comprehensive strategic partners and urged mutual trust and broader cooperation. Burnham said Britain would maintain continuity in its China policy and pursue a long-term, stable strategic partnership.

## Related coverage

- [Xi Jinping and Andy Burnham hold first call, with Jimmy Lai also discussed](https://mins.news/en/item/51035) — BBC Chinese, 2026-09-09
- [Xi urges China, Britain to transcend differences and seek common ground](https://mins.news/en/item/50702) — CGTN, 2026-09-08