Read-out of the Prime Minister’s meeting with Premier Li of China

Prime Minister Theresa May today held a bilateral meeting with Premier Li of China at the Asem summit in Brussels.

 

The two leaders began by discussing the Prime Minister's successful visit to China earlier this year, when she had been joined by a UK trade delegation.

 

They discussed the opportunity to build further upon that visit, and the golden era in UK-China relations. Premier Li said he looked forward to ushering in a diamond era in the relationship.

 

The Prime Minister updated Premier Li on the Brexit negotiations. She said she looked forward to further strengthening our economic ties with China, including our trade relationship, in the future.

 

The Prime Minister reiterated the UK's firm commitment to the rules based international system, including the importance of freedom of navigation and maritime security, in line with international law.

 

On Hong Kong, they agreed on the continued importance of one country, two systems.