Britain a 'natural' Belt, Road partner

China anticipates that Britain, a global comprehensive strategic partner for the 21st century, will play a pivotal role as a "natural partner" in advancing the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, said Liu Xiaoming, China's ambassador to the UK.

In an interview with Chinese reporters ahead of British Prime Minister Theresa May's official visit to China for three days beginning on Wednesday, Liu said China hopes the UK will help take the initiative to a new fruitful stage in China's new era.

May will stop in Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan.