Chinese President Xi Jinping's UK tour begins: Royal reception, nuclear power, fast trains, football, maybe drop in to a pub
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Britain on Monday for a four-day state visit as part of a push to increase trade ties between the two countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Britain on Monday for a four-day state visit as part of a push to increase trade ties between the two countries.
Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan will spend several nights at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, after an elabourate formal welcome and a carriage ride to the palace on Tuesday.
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Prime Minister David Cameron told Chinese Central Television the visit heralds a “golden era” between the two countries.
“It’s a real opportunity to deepen our relationship and I’m delighted President Xi is spending so much time here,” Cameron said, adding that Chinese investment in major British infrastructure projects is generating jobs in Britain.
Cameron will spend time with Xi both at 10 Downing Street and at the prime minister’s country retreat, Chequers.
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