Chinese Vice-President Zeng
Qinghong met with Britain's Princess Anne on Tuesday, calling
for the two sides to make further efforts to push forward China-UK
relations.
Zeng expressed his appreciation of the contributions made by the
British royal family, saying the princess' China visit will further
improve bilateral exchange and cooperation.
China and the United Kingdom witnessed good momentum of growth
in bilateral relations in recent years and progress has been scored
in various fields of cooperation, the Chinese vice president said,
noting that China and the UK will host the 2008 and 2012 Olympic
Games respectively, which offers opportunities for the two sides to
consolidate cooperation.
"I hope the Beijing and London Olympic Games will become two of
the most wonderful sports events with their own characteristics",
Zeng said.?
Princess Anne, who is also a member of the International Olympic
Committee, praised the state of current UK-China relations, and
expressed her belief that the Beijing Games will be a successful
one.
She added that the UK is willing to strengthen exchange and
cooperation.
The two sides also discussed child protection, education and
social welfare.
Princess Anne arrived in China on Tuesday at the invitation of
the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Her visit ends on
September 24.
(Xinhua News Agency September 21, 2005)
