Manchester looks forward to Xi's visit

As Chinese President Xi Jinping will conclude his state visit to Britain on Friday, with a tour to the city of Manchester, local officials said that the city looks forward to the Chinese leader's arrival.

A royal welcome

China and Britain have made many first achievements in their relations, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday in his first public speech during his state visit, which Queen Elizabeth has called "a defining moment".

President Xi meets with British opposition Labour Party leader

President Xi Jinping meets with British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn at Buckingham Place in London on Oct 20.

Queen hosts state banquet for Xi

(Left to right) Britain's Prince Philip, China's first lady Peng Liyuan, Queen Elizabeth II and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London, Oct 20, 2015.

Xi tells UK parliament of 'first achievements' in relations

China and Britain have made lots of first achievements in their bilateral relations, President Xi Jinping said in his first public speech as part of his state visit.

Crowds gather at the welcoming ceremony for President Xi

Chinese students out in force to greet President and First Lady

In the chilly morning breeze, excited Chinese students wait for the arrival of President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, in the Queen's royal carriage.

UK rolls out royal pomp and pageantry for Xi

A display of pomp and royal tradition welcomed President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan on Tuesday on the first day of a four-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

Chinese greeting welcomes Xi Jinping to central London

The Chinese language greeting "Nihao, Jinping!" is shining across London's Piccadilly Circus during China's President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United Kingdom on Oct 19 to 23.

'Who's who' to accompany Xi during UK visit

President Xi Jinping's British state visit, the first by China's top leader in 10 years, is expected to upgrade growing Sino-British relations and usher in a golden age for bilateral ties.

Xi lands in London to start state visit

President Xi Jinping arrived in London on Monday evening, embarking on the first state visit to the United Kingdom of a Chinese head of state in 10 years.

Xi touches down in London

President Xi Jinping arrived in London on Monday evening, embarking on the first state visit to the United Kingdom of a Chinese head of state in 10 years.