Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits UK

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China’s premier Li Keqiang is in London, the first leg of a trip to Britain and Greece.

This is Premier Li’s first visit to the U-K since taking office. The focus improving economic relations. In an unusual diplomatic move, he’ll meet with Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday. She normally only meets with heads of state… and this meeting is seen as a way to boost diplomatic relations.

The three-day visit Li’s first since he became premier 15 months ago – is expected to focus on trade and investment cooperation in areas including nuclear power, high-speed railways and finance. CCTV’s Richard Bestic reports.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits UK

China's premier Li Keqiang is in London, the first leg of a trip to Britain and Greece.