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Cameron hails China links at talks with Li Keqiang Cameron hails China links at talks with Li Keqiang
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David Cameron has said the UK's relationship with China is "gaining in strength, depth and understanding" after talks with Premier Li Keqiang.David Cameron has said the UK's relationship with China is "gaining in strength, depth and understanding" after talks with Premier Li Keqiang.
The two men discussed bilateral economic links and international issues on the second day of Mr Li's trip to the UK - his first as Chinese leader.The two men discussed bilateral economic links and international issues on the second day of Mr Li's trip to the UK - his first as Chinese leader.
Campaigners urged Mr Cameron to raise China's human rights record with Mr Li during the discussions.Campaigners urged Mr Cameron to raise China's human rights record with Mr Li during the discussions.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Chinese leader met The Queen at Windsor Castle.Earlier on Tuesday, the Chinese leader met The Queen at Windsor Castle.
It is the first UK visit by a Chinese premier since a row in 2012 over Mr Cameron's meeting with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.It is the first UK visit by a Chinese premier since a row in 2012 over Mr Cameron's meeting with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
High-level relations between the UK and China were frozen for a time after this but, after a change of leadership at the top of the Chinese Communist Party in March 2013, Mr Cameron visited China in December.High-level relations between the UK and China were frozen for a time after this but, after a change of leadership at the top of the Chinese Communist Party in March 2013, Mr Cameron visited China in December.
'Co-operation''Co-operation'
Speaking after a Sino-British ministerial summit in No 10, Mr Cameron said the partnership between the two countries was one of "growth, reform and innovation".Speaking after a Sino-British ministerial summit in No 10, Mr Cameron said the partnership between the two countries was one of "growth, reform and innovation".
He said the two men had discussed growing economic and cultural ties and international issues, including the threat from terrorism and the crises in Iraq and Ukraine. He said the two men had discussed growing economic and cultural ties and international issues, including the global threat from terrorism and the crises in Iraq and Ukraine.
Mr Li said the relationship between the two countries was maturing and welcomed the UK's plans to relax the visa rules for Chinese visitors.Mr Li said the relationship between the two countries was maturing and welcomed the UK's plans to relax the visa rules for Chinese visitors.
Mr Li has said he hopes the trip will help to "change misperceptions and misgivings" about his country but the UK has said it remains "deeply concerned" about China's human rights record.Mr Li has said he hopes the trip will help to "change misperceptions and misgivings" about his country but the UK has said it remains "deeply concerned" about China's human rights record.
On the eve of the visit, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the government would not shy away from raising China's "large scale and systematic" human rights abuses. During their press conference, Mr Li was asked about comments by Nick Clegg, Mr Cameron's deputy, that China was responsible for "large scale and systematic" human rights abuses.
Activists campaigning for a variety of causes, including Tibetan independence, staged a colourful and noisy protest opposite the gates of Downing Street before Mr Li's arrival.Activists campaigning for a variety of causes, including Tibetan independence, staged a colourful and noisy protest opposite the gates of Downing Street before Mr Li's arrival.
The summit in No 10 was also attended by Foreign Secretary William Hague, Chancellor George Osborne and Energy Secretary Ed Davey.The summit in No 10 was also attended by Foreign Secretary William Hague, Chancellor George Osborne and Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
Earlier Mr Li was received by the Queen and the Duke of York, a former UK trade envoy, in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. The Chinese premier was accompanied by his wife, Cheng Hong.Earlier Mr Li was received by the Queen and the Duke of York, a former UK trade envoy, in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. The Chinese premier was accompanied by his wife, Cheng Hong.
Analysis: Carrie Gracie, BBC China editorAnalysis: Carrie Gracie, BBC China editor
Today is a mix of pomp, politics and money.Today is a mix of pomp, politics and money.
Act One is at Windsor Castle for an audience with the Queen - for Mr Li, a priceless photo opportunity to impress the public back home.Act One is at Windsor Castle for an audience with the Queen - for Mr Li, a priceless photo opportunity to impress the public back home.
Act Two is at Downing Street - a prime ministerial summit to underline the message that business is now at the heart of the UK-China relationship, with the prickly topic of human rights discussed behind closed doors.Act Two is at Downing Street - a prime ministerial summit to underline the message that business is now at the heart of the UK-China relationship, with the prickly topic of human rights discussed behind closed doors.
But there will be two episodes with less predictable choreography - a Tibetan demonstration against the Chinese premier in Whitehall and a brief news conference with the British media. The Chinese will expect both to be carefully controlled.But there will be two episodes with less predictable choreography - a Tibetan demonstration against the Chinese premier in Whitehall and a brief news conference with the British media. The Chinese will expect both to be carefully controlled.
For Act Three of his day Mr Li will be safely back in his comfort zone - addressing a business audience over dinner at the Natural History Museum.For Act Three of his day Mr Li will be safely back in his comfort zone - addressing a business audience over dinner at the Natural History Museum.
At the start of Mr Li's three-day visit, the Home Office announced a new visa service, to be offered to all Chinese visitors to the UK following a pilot programme for tour operators last year.At the start of Mr Li's three-day visit, the Home Office announced a new visa service, to be offered to all Chinese visitors to the UK following a pilot programme for tour operators last year.
Mr Li, who has been accompanied by a large business delegation, is expected to formally agree commercial deals and investments worth up to £18bn in areas such as energy and finance. Mr Cameron said the two leaders had also agreed £14bn worth of commercial deals and investments, pointing out that the UK was the largest recipient of Chinese foreign investment in Europe.
UK Trade and Investment said there had been more inward investment from China in the UK economy in the past 18 months than in the previous 30 years, with £8bn spent in 2013-4. The BBC's Business Editor Kamal Ahmed said the Chinese government was interested in investing in large-scale infrastructure projects, including new nuclear plants and the second phase of the High-Speed 2 rail link.
Negotiations to end a Chinese ban on imports of British beef and lamb are also to be announced. Negotiations to end a Chinese ban on imports of British beef and lamb have also been announced.
Restrictions were imposed by China in response to the BSE outbreak in the 1980s and 1990s but it is expected that formal official-level talks will begin on opening up a market that could be worth up to £120m to the British economy. Restrictions were imposed by China in response to the BSE outbreak in the 1980s and 1990s but official-level talks are to begin on opening up a market that could be worth up to £120m to the British economy.
The Chinese premier is visiting the UK as part of a tour of European countries.The Chinese premier is visiting the UK as part of a tour of European countries.