Brown: China-UK ties better than ever

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Source: CCTV.com | 01-18-2008 13:28

Gordon Brown says the relationship between Britain and China is "better than ever". He made the remarks in a written interview with Chinese reporters in London ahead of his visit to China.

Gordon Brown says the relationship between Britain and China is "better than ever".

Gordon Brown says ties between the UK and China are increasingly strong.

He also says it is an economic fact that exchanges between the two countries have brought numerous benefits.

Britain is the EU's biggest investor in China.

And Brown says that as China is the world's largest exporter it is an enormous market for key UK industries and services.

The British Prime Minister is aiming to maximize the potential of China's massive manufacturing and Britain's services and hi-tech products.

And, on the cultural front Brown hopes to expand exchange programs for young people and graduates. Last year, there were 75,000 Chinese students studying in the UK...a record high.

Editor:Zhang Ning