Xi UK State Visit

BRITAIN-CHINA-DIPLOMACY
October 23, 2015

David Cameron takes Xi Jinping for a pint

A trip to the U.K. would not be complete without going to a local pub for a pint. Even for a distinguished guest like Chinese President Xi Jinping, a beer served with fish and chips was a necessary stop for his first state visit to […]

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October 22, 2015

The Heat: President Xi’s UK visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United Kingdom this week has been hailed as a great success. He and his wife, First Lady Peng Liyuan, were warmly greeted by the Queen and members of the British Royal family. President Xi addressed the British Parliament. […]

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October 20, 2015

Trade between the UK and China, in 5 charts

Trade was one of the main topics during President Xi Jinping’s address to the U.K.’s Parliament. The U.K., Xi said, is the largest offshore RMB trading center, hosts more Chinese students than any other EU country, and was the first western country to issue RMB […]

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October 19, 2015

China boosts investment in UK

The British government is saying Sino-British relations are entering a Golden Decade. According to the UK Treasury Department, Britain’s direct investment from China in the last two years has been the largest in Europe at nearly 12 billion dollars. CCTV America’s Richard Bestic reports.

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Xi on Chinese economy: We are working hard to address concerns
October 19, 2015

Xi on Chinese economy: We are working hard to address concerns

China’s President Xi Jinping said in an written interview with Reuters that despite the “growing pains” China’s economic development is experiencing as it shifts from old drivers of growth to new ones, the fundamentals of a steadily growing economy have remained unchanged.

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October 18, 2015

Growing role of education exchanges in China-UK relations

Aside from trade and economics, President Xi Jinping’s U.K. trip is also expected to further boost bilateral ties in areas such as education, culture and creative industry. With an increasing number of programs in recent years, educational exchanges have become another pillar supporting China-UK relations.

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October 18, 2015

President Xi in the UK: Nuclear power plant deal expected

President Xi’s upcoming visit to the UK is expected to boost nuclear cooperation between the two nations.  According to British media reports, both sides will announce an accord to give China a stake in the Hinkley Point C project, Britain’s first nuclear plant in three […]

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October 17, 2015

Top places to visit in London

Famed English writer Samuel Johnson once noted: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”. The city is indeed filled with attractions that draw businesspeople and tourists alike, including Chinese President Xi Jinping who is currently on a state visit to […]

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