Downing Street has indicated it is open to a future visit to the UK by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the government seeks to reset relations with Beijing. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister, speaking in Beijing, did not rule out a future visit by the Chinese leader. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPresident Xi’s last state visit to the UK occurred in October 2015, during which he was hosted by then-prime minister David Cameron. Sir Keir Starmer, on the first visit by a UK prime minister since 2018, held a "respectful discussion" with President Xi on matters of concern to the UK. The prospect of a state visit by Mr Xi has drawn sharp criticism from the Conservatives.