China is willing to develop a long-term strategic partnership with the U.K., Chinese President Xi Jinping told British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday, as the two nations look to revive their bilateral relationship after years of strain. Xi said he was "confident that Starmer's visit will be a success, leading to new prospects for the bilateral relations and cooperation," according to a statement released by Chinese state media. U.K. is looking to build "more sophisticated" ties with China,