The British leader will also ‍meet Premier Li Qiang. "We can deliver a result that can withstand the test of history," the Chinese leader told Starmer, flanked by his top ministers. The British leader told reporters he had made progress in discussions with China's leader to reduce tariffs on whisky, while Xi also said China would consider waiving visas for British nationals. "I made the promise 18 months ago, when we were elected into government, that I would make Britain face outwards again," Starmer told Xi. British security services have said China routinely spies on the government.