A press conference regarding the four day state visit by President Xi Jinping to the UK from October 20 to 23 took place at the Ambassador's Residence of the British Embassy in Beijing on October 16. Hosted by the British Ambassador to China Barbara Janet Woodward, a thorough introduction of Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan's visit was disclosed, followed by a question and answer session with the media. Xi's schedule will include meeting with the royal family, delivering an address to MPs, attending the business summit, and visiting universities, institutes and companies. One major purpose of this visit is to boost economic and investment ties between the two countries.