China-Britain joint efforts on economic resurgence benefit Europe, world
Chinese President Xi Jinping's just-concluded visit to Britain has opened a "golden era" for the two countries' global comprehensive strategic partnership, pushing forward closer economic cooperation in finance, investment, trade and beyond between the two countries.
Chinese tourists generate new source of growth for Britain
An increasing number of Chinese tourists have traveled to Britain over the past few years thanks to deepened bilateral ties, making significant contributions to the British economy.
Xi bids farewell to British Queen
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace on Thursday before their trip to Manchester.
'Chemical reaction' arises in Chinese, British people's way of thinking, lifestyle: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that the essence of Chinese and British cultures has brought a fantastic "chemical reaction" into their own people's way of thinking and lifestyle through people-to-people exchanges.
China-Britain 'global' partnership sealed with declaration, personal bonds
China and Britain issued Thursday a joint declaration on building a "global comprehensive strategic partnership for the 21st Century," and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping is adding personal chemistry to cement the ties.
UK backs yuan’s SDR entry
Britain supports the yuan’s inclusion in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of key foreign reserve currencies and backs China’s efforts to reach a free-trade pact with the European Union.
ICBC Leasing signs $869m oil vessel deal
ICBC Financial Leasing Co, China’s biggest leasing company by assets, said Thursday it has signed an $869 million agreement with BP Shipping to lease 18 oil vessels, the first business deal between the two companies.
UK ‘uniquely placed’ to help China’s shift to new normal pattern
Trade between the UK and China has grown steadily over recent years. According to the British Office of National Statistics, bilateral trade in goods and services stood at 55.7 billion pounds ($86.14 billion) in 2014, an increase of around 6 percent year-on-year. We expect the trend to continue.
HK bourse proposes ‘London metals connect’
Hong Kong’s stock exchange, which is operated by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx), is studying a “London- Hong Kong Connect” program for trading of metals that would link commodity markets in the two global financial centers.
China, Britain support feasibility study on Shanghai-London stock connect
China and Britain support a feasibility study for a stock exchange connect scheme between bourses in London and Shanghai, according to a joint declaration issued Thursday on the occasion of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain.
Mobile satellite services gain ground in China
With third- and fourth-generation telecom services becoming increasingly prevalent in China, it seems to many average smartphone users in the country that mobile broadband coverage offered by the nation’s telecom operators represents the whole picture of wireless Internet access.
China, Britain raises curtain of 'golden time' in ties with 60-bln-USD deals
China and Britain revved their cooperation into higher gear as they signed on Wednesday a slew of lucrative deals, laying a solid foundation for the "golden time" of their partnership.
Xi's Britain tour to have big impact on China-EU ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Britain is not only a big boost to China-Britain relations, but also very important to China's general ties with the European Union, said experts and officials.
No hard landing for Chinese economy despite downward pressure: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said in London Wednesday that his country's economy will keep operating within "a proper range" and there will be no "hard landing."
President Xi, Prince William tour China-Britain creative industry exhibition
Sharing one umbrella in typical London rain, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Britain's Prince William viewed a James Bond sports car from Britain's iconic automaker Aston Martin that will be equipped with an entertainment system with Chinese technology.
China, Britain lift ties to 'global' level
China and Britain agreed Wednesday to raise their ties to a "global comprehensive strategic partnership" in the 21st century.
Chinese president underscores socialist path, peaceful development
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed Wednesday that the socialist path China has followed is "correct," and it is the choice of the "history and people."
UK to extend visa terms for Chinese tourists
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday announced a new policy extending the term of standard visitor visas for Chinese tourists from six months to two years, as part of the UK government’s ambition to strengthen China-UK relations.