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Brown and Chinese PM hold talks Brown calls for China trade boost
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao as the leader's visit to the UK draws to a close. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for greater collaboration on trade between the UK and China.
The two were in Downing Street to discuss ways of handling the global economic downturn and how to boost international trade. Speaking after Downing Street talks with Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao, Mr Brown said there were opportunities "even amidst" the economic downturn.
The first two days of Mr Wen's three-day UK visit were met by protests over human-rights abuses in China and Tibet. Mr Wen said confidence was the "most important thing" for improving the global outlook.
Five people were arrested on Sunday and more protests are expected. The first two days of Mr Wen's three-day UK visit were met by protests over human rights abuses in China and Tibet.
The five protesters were arrested after trying to approach Mr Wen, who was booed as he travelled around London. 'End pessimism'
Human rights After the Downing Street talks, Mr Brown and Mr Wen addressed the Institute of Directors in London.
Several people vaulted barriers as Mr Wen arrived outside the Chinese Embassy in London amid a noisy demonstration. Mr Wen said: "Confidence is very important. With confidence business people are able to invest.
"With confidence, people are able to spend and with confidence we have the source of strength and power to tide us over the difficulties and meet the challenges that we are faced with.
"Pessimism and complaints will get us nowhere."
Mr Brown said he looked forward to "new opportunities" for UK and Chinese businesses.
He added: "I look forward to seeing further progress, with new contracts being signed and new opportunities emerging for our businesses, especially in key sectors where greater collaboration can increase two-way trade."
Five people were arrested on Sunday after trying to approach Mr Wen, who was booed as he travelled around London.
However, he was also greeted by supporters as he toured Chinatown and attended a dinner at the Natural History Museum.However, he was also greeted by supporters as he toured Chinatown and attended a dinner at the Natural History Museum.
Mr Wen also met Conservative leader David Cameron for 45 minutes on Sunday to talk about topics including the economic crisis and fighting climate change.Mr Wen also met Conservative leader David Cameron for 45 minutes on Sunday to talk about topics including the economic crisis and fighting climate change.
Mr Cameron raised human rights issues with the Chinese leader and emphasised the importance of "greater participation" in Beijing's political process.Mr Cameron raised human rights issues with the Chinese leader and emphasised the importance of "greater participation" in Beijing's political process.
Mr Wen's European tour includes visits to Germany, Spain, and Brussels.Mr Wen's European tour includes visits to Germany, Spain, and Brussels.