Xi calls on China, Britain to jointly advocate, practice true multilateralism

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on China and Britain, as supporters for multilateralism and free trade, to jointly advocate and practice true multilateralism.

Xi made the remarks in his meeting with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing, adding that international law can only be truly effective when all countries abide by it.

He also said that major countries should take the lead in particular, otherwise, the world would risk regressing into the law of jungle.