China has decided to ease its visa regulations for British citizens during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing on Thursday. This move is part of a partnership agreement that London believes will help its service sector grow. Starmer announced that British travelers can visit China for up to 30 days without needing a visa. He described this development as a positive outcome for business after his discussions with President Xi Jinping. Companies are eager to find new ways to expand in China, Starmer noted, explaining that visa-free travel will support growth in that market, which could create more jobs in the UK. One of the main goals of his four-day visit is to boost Britain’s sluggish economy. As part of what the UK is calling a “new partnership,” both nations will also explore a feasibility study that may lead to a services agreement, which would further assist British businesses in China. The UK’s economy relies heavily on its large services sector, and the partnership aims to strengthen connections in healthcare, finance, legal services, education, and skills development. Currently, Britain exports services worth 13 billion pounds to China each year, and demand from China continues to rise.
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