Chinese state councilor meets Britain's Conservative Party leader

Visiting Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo met with British opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron on Monday to discuss Sino-British relations.

Dai said the Conservative Party is an important force in the British political arena and has made great contribution to relations between the two countries. China has all along highly valued its relations with the Conservatives.

He said Sino-British relations have come to a new historic starting point. The two nations, sharing greater common interests and greater desire for further cooperation and reaching broader strategic consensus, are facing unprecedented opportunities for development.

Dai said he hoped the Conservative Party could make further contribution to the development of bilateral ties.

Cameron said the Conservative Party highly appraised China's achievements in economic and social fields and its constructive role in international affairs.

He said his party believes the Britain-China relations are very important and will make efforts to boost cooperation between the two nations.

The Conservative Party is willing to enhance mutual exchanges and understanding with China, Cameron added.

On Tuesday, Dai also met with representatives from the leading British think tanks and media organizations.

Source: Xinhua