Welsh minister hoping for close ties with China after Britain leaves EU

The relationship between Wales and China after Britain leaves the European Union should be viewed as part of the "international fellowship" and not as an addition to the country's ties with the EU, according to a member of the Welsh government.

Ken Skates, who sits on the Welsh Assembly and is economy secretary in the nation's cabinet, said: "Both countries are trying to achieve the same outcomes, which are higher levels of wealth, well-being, and health, so it's important that we view one another as equals that we can learn from and we can offer something to."

Skates, who describes himself as a strong internationalist, said he believes in "international cooperation and international friendship".