Yesterday (Nov 28, 2025), in a high-stakes meeting in Beijing, China's top diplomat Wang Yi met Jonathan Powell, national security adviser to the British prime minister. The message was clear: Britain should embrace a positive, pragmatic China policy to level up their bilateral game 🎮🌏.
Wang Yi, who's a key member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, spelled out his vision:
- Maintain strategic communication and enhance mutual trust 💬
- Keep cooperation as the main theme of China-UK ties 🤝
- Address issues directly and meet each other halfway 🔄
- View relations from a long-term perspective 🕰️
He also touched on sensitive topics like Japan-related issues and stressed the importance of adhering to the one-China principle to safeguard the outcomes of WWII victory 🏅.
On the British side, Powell said that Britain's Labour government is keen on building a coherent, long-term, strategic relationship with China and wants to boost regular dialogues at all levels.
They didn't stop there: the two also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and other global hotspots, signaling a willingness to keep talking even when topics get tough.
For young news junkies, entrepreneurs, and globe-trotters, this meeting shows both sides aiming for a fresh chapter in China-UK relations—one based on dialogue, trust, and a shared vision for the future 💡.
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Wang Yi urges Britain to adopt positive, pragmatic China policy
cgtn.com
