The decision was unveiled during high-level talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing. Okay News reports that the British government confirmed the visa relaxation will apply to short-term travel for business and tourism, removing a long-standing requirement for UK nationals visiting China. The meeting, which lasted about 80 minutes, was Starmer’s first official visit to China since taking office and the first by a British prime minister in eight years. During the talks, President Xi urged both countries to uphold multilateralism and free trade, warning that global order could weaken if major powers fail to respect international law. China and the UK signed 10 cooperation agreements covering areas such as services trade, food safety, vocational education, sports industries and economic coordination.