2015年CRI Cameron: Talks with Xi beyond Bilateral Ties

David Cameron is credited with coining the term "golden" to describe the UK's current ties with China.

This is a term which has been sprinkled around liberally through the talking points on both sides in the lead-up to Xi Jinping's trip to the UK this week.

However, Cameron is suggesting he'd like to add a new buzz-word to the mix.

"Well, "Golden", I think, is one of the words I introduce. But the word I'd use today, I think, is opportunity, because I think the opportunities for Chinese investments into the United Kingdom are absolutely beneficial both to Britain and to China, I think, the opportunity for British businesses to expand and grow in China. I think the opportunities for our young people to attend universities together and learn from each other, I think, those are big opportunities. So the word I would use is "opportunity", a strong relationship."

When it comes to specifics, David Cameron says he wants to take his conversation with Xi Jinping beyond bilateral 1 ties.

"Trade is growing, investment is growing, the people-to-people contact is increasing, not least with 135,000 Chinese students studying here in Britain. I think it's an opportunity to review all of those things, but also talk about how Britain and China can work together on some of the global issues, talking about climate change, tackling 2 poverty, making sure that the world institutions like the United Nations are working for the benefit of the world."

China is Britain's fourth-largest trading partner.

The bilateral trade topped 70 billion US dollars in 2013 and is expected to hit 100 billion by the end of this year.

Trade is something Cameron says is also going to be high on his agenda 3 during his time with the Chinese President.

"What we've seen in the last ten years is actually a quadrupling of British exports to China, as the Chinese economy has been one of the drivers of world growth, and I think that will continue. China's growth has been remarkable 4. Obviously, there are issues at the moment that are being addressed in China. I'm sure the growth will continue. So, we can continue to have a situation that benefits both our countries."

Its widely-expected the two leaders are also going to discuss the impact the newly-signed Trans-Pacific Partnership 5 agreement is going to have on global trade.

The UK's role in the Asian Infrastructure 6 Investment Bank is also likely to be one of the main economic talking-points.

"Britain is a global trading nation, the fifth largest economy in the world. We've always had trading and investment relationships right around the world including right across Asia. So, being involved in the development of this important institution, it is clearly in our national interest and, I think, will be to the benefit of the AIIB as well."

Beyond the UK's role in Asia, Cameron also says his government still wants to see more Chinese investment moving the other way.

"Britain is one of those open economies in the world. We encourage overseas investment and China is investing more in Britain than other European countries. And the change we will see is obviously the investment into our infrastructure; new Chinese companies are helping 7 people creating wealth and jobs."

A meeting between David Cameron and Xi Jinping is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 Downing Street.

It's widely expected the two are going to oversee 8 the signing of a number of new agreements connected to a new nuclear power plant in the UK, as well as China's involvement in a new high-speed rail project.

For CRI, I'm Luo Wen.