Comics by Li Min

 
Chinese President Xi Jinping starts his state visit to the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland on October 19. This is a Chinese President's first state visit to the UK in a decade.

2015 marks the first year of the second decade of the Sino-British comprehensive strategic partnership. Bilateral relations have shown positive momentum, along with  new and important development opportunities.

Xi's visit demonstrates that China has opened a golden era for Sino-British relations.

Buckingham Palace is well-decorated. Chequers villa is enjoying a fantastic autumn. London is eagerly anticipating Xi's visit. The British royal family and British government will greet Xi.

It has captured the world's attention. Xi will hold in-depth exchange of views with British leaders on major international and regional issues, set new perspectives for bilateral relations, and develop targets and plans.

Xi will also attend economic, trade cooperation, and cultural exchange activities. He will deliver a speech to the British Parliament, City of London and other key places.

The visit will open a new chapter in the Sino-British comprehensive strategic partnership and promote bilateral relations that develop into a golden era with dazzling brilliance.

The author is an associate researcher with the Institute of World Economy and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences