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| A number of protesters from the Free Tibet group were handcuffed by police after trying to approach Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during his UK visit. | A number of protesters from the Free Tibet group were handcuffed by police after trying to approach Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during his UK visit. |
| Several people vaulted barriers as he arrived outside the Chinese Embassy in London amid a noisy demonstration. | Several people vaulted barriers as he arrived outside the Chinese Embassy in London amid a noisy demonstration. |
| Supporters of Mr Wen were also outside the building, where he was greeted by dragon dancers and firecrackers. | Supporters of Mr Wen were also outside the building, where he was greeted by dragon dancers and firecrackers. |
| The Chinese Prime Minister had earlier met Tory leader David Cameron and shadow foreign secretary William Hague. | The Chinese Prime Minister had earlier met Tory leader David Cameron and shadow foreign secretary William Hague. |
| The focus of the meeting had been on the global financial downturn, with the UK and China both keen to boost their economic ties. | The focus of the meeting had been on the global financial downturn, with the UK and China both keen to boost their economic ties. |
| But Mr Hague had said the talks would not gloss over China's human rights record, adding: "We always in our meetings with Chinese leaders raise issues of human rights and Tibet." In recent months, thousands of Tibetan people have been killed and imprisoned Protester | But Mr Hague had said the talks would not gloss over China's human rights record, adding: "We always in our meetings with Chinese leaders raise issues of human rights and Tibet." In recent months, thousands of Tibetan people have been killed and imprisoned Protester |
| After the meeting, Mr Wen travelled to the Chinese Embassy where a group of around 100 were chanting pro-Tibetan slogans. | After the meeting, Mr Wen travelled to the Chinese Embassy where a group of around 100 were chanting pro-Tibetan slogans. |
| From behind barriers, they brandished placards reading "Stop Killing in Tibet" and posters featuring Mr Wen underneath a "Wanted" sign. | From behind barriers, they brandished placards reading "Stop Killing in Tibet" and posters featuring Mr Wen underneath a "Wanted" sign. |
| BBC correspondent Barnie Choudhury said Mr Wen took no notice of the protest as he made his way into the building. | BBC correspondent Barnie Choudhury said Mr Wen took no notice of the protest as he made his way into the building. |
| "A dozen or so protesters vaulted over the barriers and made their way across the road," he said. | "A dozen or so protesters vaulted over the barriers and made their way across the road," he said. |
| Wen Jiabao also met Prime Minister Gordon Brown during the visit | Wen Jiabao also met Prime Minister Gordon Brown during the visit |
| "Police decided they had to go in and began trying to hold the protesters back as they tried to breach the barriers." | |
| Officers were filmed taking several people away in handcuffs, although our correspondent said they were later allowed to rejoin the protesting crowd. | Officers were filmed taking several people away in handcuffs, although our correspondent said they were later allowed to rejoin the protesting crowd. |
| One protester told the BBC: "We are here to support our people in Tibet. In recent months, thousands of Tibetan people have been killed and imprisoned." | One protester told the BBC: "We are here to support our people in Tibet. In recent months, thousands of Tibetan people have been killed and imprisoned." |
| Mr Wen's European tour, which includes three days in Britain, takes in Germany and Spain. | Mr Wen's European tour, which includes three days in Britain, takes in Germany and Spain. |
| He will also visit the EU headquarters in Brussels and the World Economic Forum in Davos. | He will also visit the EU headquarters in Brussels and the World Economic Forum in Davos. |
| The Chinese PM is expected to join celebrations in London on Sunday afternoon to mark the start of the Chinese New Year. | The Chinese PM is expected to join celebrations in London on Sunday afternoon to mark the start of the Chinese New Year. |
| He will also make a speech at the University of Cambridge, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. | He will also make a speech at the University of Cambridge, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. |
| 'Troubled times' | 'Troubled times' |
| BBC News correspondent Jill McGivering said Mr Wen is expected to promote China's economic prospects and push for more investment from the UK. | BBC News correspondent Jill McGivering said Mr Wen is expected to promote China's economic prospects and push for more investment from the UK. |
| She said: "These are troubled times - and Britain and China are sticking together. | She said: "These are troubled times - and Britain and China are sticking together. |
| "Gordon Brown sees China as a powerful ally as he presses for reform of international financial bodies. | "Gordon Brown sees China as a powerful ally as he presses for reform of international financial bodies. |
| "And China's economy - expected to grow at about 7% this year - is very attractive to British investors." | "And China's economy - expected to grow at about 7% this year - is very attractive to British investors." |
| She added that Mr Wen would be seeking reassurance that the UK will join China's fight against global protectionism. | She added that Mr Wen would be seeking reassurance that the UK will join China's fight against global protectionism. |
| This is when governments restrict import quotas in a bid to protect domestic industries from global competition - but China says this is damaging to its export trade. | This is when governments restrict import quotas in a bid to protect domestic industries from global competition - but China says this is damaging to its export trade. |
| The visit follows an announcement earlier this month by Foreign Secretary David Miliband that improving relations with China is to be a "major priority" for the UK in the years ahead. | The visit follows an announcement earlier this month by Foreign Secretary David Miliband that improving relations with China is to be a "major priority" for the UK in the years ahead. |
| 'Candid' | 'Candid' |
| In a 20-page framework document Mr Miliband said the UK will be "candid" when it disagrees with China, but will build a relationship based on co-operation | In a 20-page framework document Mr Miliband said the UK will be "candid" when it disagrees with China, but will build a relationship based on co-operation |
| He also stressed the importance of economic ties between the two countries and emphasised China's growing role in international affairs. | He also stressed the importance of economic ties between the two countries and emphasised China's growing role in international affairs. |
| The document represents a sort of stock-taking of ties between London and Beijing and sets out aspirations for the way in which Sino-UK ties should develop over the next four years. | The document represents a sort of stock-taking of ties between London and Beijing and sets out aspirations for the way in which Sino-UK ties should develop over the next four years. |
| Mr Wen has snubbed France during his European tour, reportedly because of a meeting between President Nicolas Sarkozy and the Dalai Lama late last year. | Mr Wen has snubbed France during his European tour, reportedly because of a meeting between President Nicolas Sarkozy and the Dalai Lama late last year. |
| China reacted at the time by cancelling a scheduled summit with the EU. | China reacted at the time by cancelling a scheduled summit with the EU. |