article_snippet: Relations between the UK and China took a significant leap forward with an historic meeting between China President Xi Jinping and the Duke of Cambridge today.
article_snippet: Over the years The British Royal Family has shown great interest in, and support for Chinese/UK relations.
article_snippet: So I very much welcome your royal highness and other members of The British Royal Family to make (a) visit to China and see more parts of China.'
article_snippet: the President concluded by saying; 'I'm sure your royal highnesses visit to China will be a productive visit and a visit of building friendships,
article_snippet: (it will) surely go a long way to developing mutual understanding and friendly ties between China and British people and I would like to wish Your Royal Highness' first visit to China a great success.'
article_snippet: William told the Chinese leader William was going to have an informative few days adding: 'I look forward to as you say strengthening UK/China relations and building things for the future.'
article_snippet: With China on course to overtake the United States as the world's largest economy, China is keen to foster positive diplomatic relationships - and William's visit is being seen as a key part of those efforts.
highlights_snippet: UK is keen to foster good relations with Beijing and Prince's visit is key .
  