Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Britain to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors in his first phone call with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi emphasized that the two countries are comprehensive strategic partners, stating their common interests outweigh their differences. He called for building mutual trust and expanding cooperation beyond existing disagreements.

The readout from Beijing's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the importance of safeguarding investor confidence as bilateral ties evolve. The conversation marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the world's second-largest economy and the UK leadership.