British Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Beijing on his first official visit to China since he took office in May. Both sides expect the visit will strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, finance, energy and education.

The British Prime Minister David Cameron accompanied by four cabinet ministers and about 50 business leaders arrived for two days of talks in Beijing. The delegation is the biggest ever led to China by a British Prime Minister.

Premier Wen Jiabao hosted an official welcome ceremony for Cameron his delegation at the Great Hall of the People.

During a meeting between the two premiers, Wen Jiabao highlighted Cameron's pledges to boost ties made last year before taking office.

Wen said it showed the Prime Minister's determination to push forward friendly cooperation between the two countries.

Cameron said the Britain's new government highly valued the bilateral relationship and said there will be continuity with the last government who helped establish the strong relationship.

Britain's new government has made trade with developing economies its key foreign policy priority. It's hoping to lift the country's sluggish growth by boosting exports.

China is the largest exporter of manufactured goods. The UK is the second largest exporter of services in the world, the biggest EU country investing in China, and the third largest trade partner of China in the EU.

"China-Britain relations is exemplary for China's relation with any other western countries..." Said Dr. Gao Zhikai, the Current Affairs Commentator.

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