Underlining the 'reds' theme, Sir Keir gifted Xi - a Manchester United fan - the matchball from their recent victory over his own team Arsenal. President Xi also told Sir Keir they would 'stand the test of history' if they could 'rise above differences'. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Sir Keir said they had discussed 'huge opportunities' to benefit people in the UK. 'As one of the world's economic powerhouses, businesses have been crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China,' Sir Keir said. A Downing Street spokesman said: 'The Prime Minister met the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today.