Xi calls on China, UK to strengthen cooperation in scientific, technological innovation

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with visiting British Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 29, 2018. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation in scientific and technological innovation.

Xi made the remarks when meeting with visiting British Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

China-UK cooperation in strengthening scientific and technological innovation is conducive to mutual benefit and win-win results, and will further substantialize the "Golden Era" of bilateral relations, he said.