British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday in a high-profile diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening UK–China economic relations after years of strained ties. During the most important day of his four-day visit to China, Starmer will also hold talks with Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator. Experts expect tangible outcomes from Starmer’s visit. A key outcome of the visit will be a joint commitment by Britain and China to combat illegal migration networks. Starmer has emphasized that the overriding goal is to deliver tangible benefits for people in the UK through trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation with China.