China's Xi Tells UK's Burnham They Have More Common Interests Than Differences The rapprochement between China and the UK is a fascinating case study in diplomatic juggling, where Beijing appears to be sidestepping tensions with one Western power while courting another.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's phone call with new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not Andy Burnham) has sparked renewed interest in Sino British relations.
A closer examination of Xi's overtures reveals that Beijing is acknowledging a fundamental reality: its interests align more closely with those of London than they do with the hawkish stance taken by many in the US.