# Xi urges China, Britain to transcend differences and seek common ground

https://mins.news/en/item/50702

- CGTN, 2026-09-08 12:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-08/Chinese-President-Xi-Jinping-holds-phone-talks-with-British-PM-1Qh8z7VOCDm/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Britain to build mutual respect and trust, set aside differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation during a call with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Burnham said Britain would maintain consistency in its China policy and pursue a long-term strategic partnership.

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