China, UK endorse 53 deals

Nations pave way for cooperation on two nuclear power plants, high-speed railways

Increased Chinese involvement in the United Kingdom's push for more nuclear power plants and high-speed rail is on track as Beijing and London synergized their own strategic plans at a keynote dialogue in Beijing on Monday.

China and the UK endorsed 53 agreements at the 7th China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue, covering a range of sectors including nuclear energy, infrastructure, trade, finance and space programs, ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to the UK in October.