British PM meets Chinese community in UK

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Source: CCTV.com | 01-16-2008 09:12

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is scheduled to arrive in China on Friday for a 3-day visit. To get in the spirit, Brown hosted a tea party in London for Chinese community representatives.

Britain''''s PM (R) talks with Chinese Premiership soccer players Dong Fangzhuo (L) of Manchester United and Zheng Zhi of Charlton Athletic, during a reception with British Chinese community at 10 Downing Street, London January 14, 2008. [Xinhua]

The mood was light as the British Prime Minister chatted with members of the Chinese community about their living, work and studies in Britain.

Brown told the group he is looking forward to his upcoming visit, and he is eager to see all the changes taking place in China.

Brown says the bilateral relationship between China and Britain is very strong and that areas of cooperation and exchange are widening.

Both Brown and his Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, believe the visit will further strengthen bilateral ties.

Monday's tea party was the first time Brown has hosted members of the Chinese community.

More than 20 representatives including Chinese businessmen, sportsmen and students were invited to attend.

Editor:Zhang Ning