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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Britain alongside first lady Peng Liyuan on Monday, October 19, 2015, for a state visit billed as forging business and trade ties between the two nations. President Xi resided at Buckingham Palace during his stay, and addressed parliament as Prime Minister David Cameron. The royal family rolled out what British media described as the "reddest red carpet" for him. The two countries sealed deals on nuclear and railway projects and announced the launch of sovereign debt in yuan in London.
Rights groups are urging the UK government to allow free protests – but some of those who protested Xi Jinping’s state visit to the UK have bad memories of their experiences
The new "golden era' of relations between China and Britain has arrived. President Xi Jinping ended his four-day visit on Friday with more than 100 agreements and billions of dollars in business deals having been signed, proving the strength of ties.
China's president has emphasised issues relating to the nation's economy, global role, regional ambitions, and the one road, one belt' vision
Former China and City footballer Sun Jihai also due to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
British Prime Minister David Cameron has sought assurance from President Xi Jinping, who is on a state visit to UK, that Hongkongers would be able to choose their own leader without Beijing’s prior vetting, according to a report.
Britain yesterday threw its weight behind China's effort to reach a free-trade pact with the European Union, as the two countries issued a joint statement during President Xi Jinping's state visit.
A Tiananmen Square crackdown survivor and two British Tibetan protesters have been arrested and detained overnight by British police, according to a community protest group.
No lectures for Xi on human rights, but a few subtle reminders
