The United Kingdom is right in its bold new approach to developing closer ties with China, according to Niall Ferguson, professor of history at Harvard University.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain on the threshold of the second decade of China-Britain comprehensive strategic partnership has ushered in a "golden time" for bilateral relations, offering the two countries an opportunity to rev their ties into higher gear.
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing Monday afternoon for a state visit to Britain at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Britain on Monday for a state visit at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II, the first state visit to the United Kingdom by a Chinese leader since 2005.
China and Britain have regularly played host to each other's leaders and dignitaries. Following are the key exchanges.
President Xi Jinping says his state visit to the United Kingdom this week will chart the course for future bilateral ties.
Sino-British relationship
National flags, red lanterns and iconic black London cabs displaying pictures of China are ready to welcome the first state visit to the United Kingdom by a Chinese president in 10 years.
Beijing and London are poised to sign agreements worth billions of pounds during President Xi Jingping's state visit to the United Kingdom.
National flags, red lanterns and iconic black London cabs displaying pictures of China are ready to welcome the first state visit to the United Kingdom by a Chinese president in 10 years.
Britain intends to become the best western partner of China and is helping build the relationship between China and the West as a whole, Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain next week could herald the start of a golden age in the Britain-China ties, a British academic on international affairs said Saturday.