With steady steps, China has been pushing its currency to wider use on the global stage, and it has taken a big stride forward with President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain.
Chinese singer-songwriter Sa Dingding performed at London's Lancaster House on Oct 21 in the presence of President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.
As President Xi Jinping prepares to take the short flight to Manchester on Thursday, there is growing anticipation in the city as to what his visit heralds.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Britain is not only a big boost to China-Britain relations, but also very important to China's general ties with the European Union, said experts and officials.
Rolls-Royce Holding Plc signed an agreement with HNA Group signed for engine services worth $2.4 billion during President Xi Jinping’s visit to the UK.
Peng Liyuan, the first lady of China, interacts with students during a visit to Fortismere School in London, Britain, Oct 21, 2015.
China and Britain revved their cooperation into higher gear as they signed on Wednesday a slew of lucrative deals, laying a solid foundation for the "golden time" of their partnership.
In China-UK football exchanges, Sun Jihai is a name that stands out for his history-making stint with Manchester City from 2002 to 2008. He signed for the English Premier League club from Dalian Shide for 2 million pounds ($3.1 million) and became the first Asian player to play for the Blues. His solid defense and attacking forays won over many City fans.
The rapid expansion of China's Confucius Institutes in the United Kingdom is playing a significant role, not only in helping Western students to learn Mandarin but also by promoting cultural understanding between China and the West, experts said.