Lord Mayor sees crucial role for Beijing in post-Brexit era

Strengthening relations with Beijing is vital for the British capital, amid the uncertainty of Brexit, said the Lord Mayor of the City of London following his visit to China.

Andrew Parmley said he hopes to use his year as Lord Mayor to promote teaching of Mandarin in the United Kingdom's schools and to encourage British tourists to visit China.

"Through understanding comes tolerance and friendship," he told China Daily on Tuesday.