Wen Jiabao, Brown hold talks in Beijing

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Wen Jiabao, Chinese premier, said, "We have established a very good work and personal relationship. And, just now, we frankly exchanged our views on a wide range of issues. Through our joint efforts, the Sino-British relationship has entered a new stage of comprehensive development."

The two countries signed 8 documents on trade and investment, education and academia, energy and the environment, climate change, as well as cooperation for the Olympics. The British Prime Minister says he hopes Chinese businesses will invest in the UK.

Brown reiterated Britain's commitment to the One China policy and its opposition to Taiwan's secessionist activities.

And the two sides reached consensus on regional and world affairs, including the issues facing Darfur and Myanmar.

China and Britain are both permanent members of the UN Security Council. And their capital cities, Beijing and London, will both be hosting Summer Olympics. This provides a common ground for the two sides to strengthen exchanges at all levels. And Gordon Brown's visit to China is expected to add new momentum to the bilateral strategic partnership.

Editor:Liu Fang