From Aditi Khanna
London, British minister in the Foreign Office Alok Sharma is in China this week for a three-day visit to hold talks with the top leadership of the world's second largest economy on trade and investment in the post-Brexit world.
Sharma, who chose India as his first official overseas visit last month soon after taking charge as Minister for Asia under the Theresa May-led government, is also believed to be carrying a letter from the British Prime Minister for the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
"The UK's relationship with China is strong, growing and delivering benefits for both our countries. As permanent members of the UN Security Council, we are working together to tackle global issues of the 21st century," Sharma said as he began his visit yesterday.
"Britain is open for business and an attractive destination for international investors, including from China.
Our trade is at record levels. UK exports to China have grown 57 per cent since 2010 and China is expected to be the UK's second largest foreign investor by 2020.
"There are huge trade opportunities here that we want to help British business take advantage of," said the Indian- origin minister.
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