BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- President Xi Jinping has also met with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at Buckingham Palace. President Xi first hailed how Sino-UK relations have improved since diplomatic ties were established over four decades ago.
The president expressed his hopes that the bilateral economic and trade cooperation will further promote these relations and said that he sees a bright future ahead. Xi Jinping noted the special role played by the Labour Party in UK political life, and said he would like to see more cooperation with the party. Jeremy Corbyn said China has made huge achievements in helping more than 600 million of its people out of poverty. He also said that the "Belt and Road" Initiative proposed by China will benefit more people in the world. He called for intensified cooperation with China in international affairs.
(Source: CNTV.cn)










