British Prime Minister Theresa May paid an official visit to China from January 31st to February 2nd, and held a new round of annual meeting between Chinese and British prime ministers. Theresa May’s visit is a historic state visit to Britain by the Supreme Leader in 2015. After China and Britain announced the establishment of a global comprehensive strategic partnership oriented to the 21st century and the beginning of the golden age of Sino-British relations, the two sides held the annual meeting of prime ministers for the first time. It is also Theresa May’s first visit to China since he took office as Prime Minister, which is of great significance to the development of Sino-British relations under the new situation. On Sino-British relations, the Supreme Leader General Secretary has many important expositions, so let’s study them together.
Turn the blueprint of "golden age" into more "golden achievements"
I paid a successful state visit to the UK in 2015. Together, we have opened the "golden age" of Sino-British relations and injected new impetus into the development of bilateral relations. Since taking office, Prime Minister Mei has continued to adhere to the general direction of the "golden age" of Sino-British relations, and Sino-British relations have maintained a sustained development trend. At present, high-level exchanges between China and Britain are close, mutually beneficial cooperation is deepening, and people-to-people exchanges are increasingly active, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. China is willing to continue to strengthen communication, exchanges and cooperation with the British side, including carrying out mutually beneficial cooperation on a larger scale, at a higher level and at a deeper level within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, so as to turn the blueprint of the "golden age" into more "golden achievements" and promote the long-term and stable development of bilateral relations.
— — Speech when meeting with former British Prime Minister David Cameron at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on January 11, 2018.
Reaffirm the general direction of the "golden age" of Sino-British relations
When the Prime Minister and I met during the G-20 Summit in Hangzhou last September, we reaffirmed the general direction of the "golden age" of Sino-British relations. Thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, China-UK strategic mutual trust has deepened and pragmatic cooperation in various fields has reached a high level. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level between China and Britain, and bilateral relations are facing new opportunities for development. China is willing to work with Britain to push China-UK global comprehensive strategic partnership for the 21st century to a higher level, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.
— — Speech when meeting with British Prime Minister David Theresa May in Hamburg on July 7, 2017.
The first year of the "golden age" of Sino-British relations
This year marks the beginning of the "golden age" of Sino-British relations, and next year will mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level between the two countries. China is willing to work with Britain to push the global comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to a higher level for the 21st century.
— — On September 5, 2016, he met with British Prime Minister David theresa may, who was in China to attend the G20 Summit.
It is timely to further deepen bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Britain is an ancient and young, traditional and modern country. In recent years, Sino-British relations and cooperation in various fields have entered the fast lane of development. This year marks the beginning of the second decade of China-UK comprehensive strategic partnership, and it is timely for the two countries to further deepen bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation.
— — On October 21, 2015, he held talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron at the Downing Street Prime Minister’s Office in London.
Important partner and sincere friend
China regards Britain as an important partner and sincere friend. Since the end of World War II, Sino-British relations have generally been at the forefront of China’s relations with the West.
— — Speech at the Mayor’s Dinner of the City of London on October 21st, 2015.
Jointly open the "golden age" of Sino-British relations
"The way to benefit is to go with the times." Bacon said: "The golden age is in front of us, not behind us." In today’s meeting with Prime Minister Cameron, we reached a consensus on creating a "golden age" of global comprehensive strategic partnership facing the 21st century. Let’s take action, seize the opportunity given by the times, jointly open the "golden age" of Sino-British relations, and strive to make new and greater contributions to the lofty cause of peace and development of mankind!
— — Speech at the Mayor’s Dinner of the City of London on October 21st, 2015.
You have me and I have your community of interests.
China and Britain are increasingly becoming a community of interests in which you have me and I have you. The source of the development of Sino-British relations comes from the mutual understanding, support and friendship between the two peoples. The era we live in today is an era with the theme of peace and development, and it is also an era in which all countries help each other in the same boat and work together. In such a great era, standing at a new starting point of comprehensive strategic partnership, it is timely for China and Britain to join hands.
— — On October 20, 2015, he delivered a speech at the British Parliament.
China and Britain are important representatives of eastern and western civilizations.
Both China and Britain are influential countries in the world, sharing broad common interests and shouldering important responsibilities for promoting world peace and development. At present, China-UK relations are very good, and China-UK comprehensive strategic partnership is entering the fast lane of development. The trade volume between the two sides has exceeded US$ 80 billion, and Britain is also the main destination of China’s investment. The two countries have made new progress in cooperation in the fields of finance, nuclear power and high-speed rail. This year is the year of cultural exchange between China and Britain. China and Britain are important representatives of eastern and western civilizations. Strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the two countries will certainly make positive contributions to the progress of world civilization.
— — On March 2, 2015, he met with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, England at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Relations between the two countries have turned a new page.
The Prime Minister’s successful visit to China last December turned a new page in the relations between the two countries. It is hoped that the two sides will continue to make joint efforts, maintain high-level exchanges on the basis of mutual respect and taking care of each other’s major concerns, and make good use of the annual meeting between Chinese and British prime ministers and the China-UK strategic dialogue to strengthen communication and cooperation.
— — Speech at a meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron in the Netherlands on March 25th, 2014.
Both sides should climb high and look far.
The two sides should look beyond the differences in national conditions, systems and values, deepen mutual understanding, respect each other, treat each other as equals, take care of each other’s major concerns and core interests, enhance mutual trust, plan the future of Sino-British relations, and promote the long-term and healthy development of bilateral cooperation.
— — Speech at the meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on December 2, 2013.
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