Prime Minister May takes tea with President Xi
The Prime Minister is on a mission to woo the giant economy and enhance the 'Golden Age' of ties
When British prime minister met the president of China they sealed £9billion of trade deals and signalled their determination to deepen ties.
Mrs May heaped praise on China as she spoke to Mr Xi.
Hear the prime minister:
'The links between us go beyond trade. I'm very pleased with the people-to-people links we have been able to build on in education and in culture too.
'Also, as you say, we are both significant players on the world stage of outward looking countries.
'And as we both sit together as permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations, there are global challenges which we both face, as do others in the world.'
Both leaders dined on dragon whisker noodles, made fresh at the table, and there was also a demonstration of Beijing duck carving.
The menu included chicken soup with bamboo fungus and golden tremella, king crab, Beijing roast duck, braised coral grouper with lettuce, and fried steak with tomato powder.
Downing Street disclosed that the talks between Mr Xi and Mrs May lasted 80 minutes.
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