China's President Xi Jinping (R) is welcomed by Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street, in central London, Britain, October 21, 2015.[Wu Zhiyi/China Daily]

LONDON - Chinese President Xi Jinping started talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday afternoon at 10 Downing Street.

Xi arrived in London on Monday evening for a state visit to Britain at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II. It is the first state visit by a Chinese president in 10 years.