国内英语资讯:Xi meets May, calling for better Sino-British ties in new era_时事

国内英语资讯:Xi meets May, calling for better Sino-British ties in new era

Fourthly, the two countries should reinforce people-to-people and cultural exchanges to set an example of realizing harmony and coexistence between eastern and western countries.

Echoing Xi's comments on Sino-British ties, May said Xi's visit to Britain in 2017 promoted the in-depth development of bilateral ties in various areas.

"Britain shares similar views with China on many global issues and values China's role in international affairs," May said, adding that Xi's speech on globalization at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in 2017 was warmly welcomed by the international community.

Saying the Belt and Road Initiative has far-reaching global influence, May expressed her hope that Britain and China can cooperate in this regard to boost global and regional economic growth.

May said that as a defender of free trade, Britain is willing to cooperate with China in areas of trade, investment, science and technology, environment, culture and Internet, as well as intensify coordination on major global and regional issues and jointly promote Britain-China global comprehensive strategic partnership for the 21st century.

Earlier on Thursday, China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang also met with May.

Zhang, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, expressed willingness to enhance exchanges between the two legislative bodies to ensure a sound legal environment for pushing forward economic and trade cooperation, and cementing cultural exchange.