This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34571910
The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| David Cameron 'will raise Chinese steel subsides in talks' | |
| (about 3 hours later) | |
| David Cameron has pledged to raise the issue of subsidised Chinese steel during talks with President Xi Jinping. | |
| Mr Xi will arrive in the UK later for a four-day visit, during which he will stay at Buckingham Palace. | Mr Xi will arrive in the UK later for a four-day visit, during which he will stay at Buckingham Palace. |
| Mr Cameron told MPs the government is doing "all it can" to help the domestic steel industry and the issue "of course will be discussed" with the Chinese. | |
| Earlier, the prime minister's spokeswoman said "nothing is off the table" in this week's talks. | |
| The visit comes as China's economy grew 6.9% in the third quarter, the weakest rate since the global financial crisis. | The visit comes as China's economy grew 6.9% in the third quarter, the weakest rate since the global financial crisis. |
| Meanwhile, the Duke of Cambridge is to deliver a speech on the illegal ivory trade for broadcast on Chinese state TV. | Meanwhile, the Duke of Cambridge is to deliver a speech on the illegal ivory trade for broadcast on Chinese state TV. |
| The Communist leader and his wife Peng Liyuan will arrive privately at Heathrow Airport, greeted on behalf of the Queen by Viscount Hood, later. | The Communist leader and his wife Peng Liyuan will arrive privately at Heathrow Airport, greeted on behalf of the Queen by Viscount Hood, later. |
| Large red flags of the People's Republic of China are already lining The Mall in central London, along with the union jack, in preparation for the official welcome on Horse Guards Parade on Tuesday. | Large red flags of the People's Republic of China are already lining The Mall in central London, along with the union jack, in preparation for the official welcome on Horse Guards Parade on Tuesday. |
| During their visit they will meet members of the Royal Family, visit businesses and address members of the Houses of Parliament at Westminster. | During their visit they will meet members of the Royal Family, visit businesses and address members of the Houses of Parliament at Westminster. |
| Amnesty International and other groups concerned with human rights issues in China are expected to protest in St James' Park on Tuesday and it is expected that there will also be a pro-China protest. | Amnesty International and other groups concerned with human rights issues in China are expected to protest in St James' Park on Tuesday and it is expected that there will also be a pro-China protest. |
| Mr Cameron's spokeswoman said she expected human rights and the threat faced from cyber attacks to come up during talks. | |
| Developing a strong and engaged relationship "means we are able to talk to them...frankly and with mutual respect", she added. | Developing a strong and engaged relationship "means we are able to talk to them...frankly and with mutual respect", she added. |
| China's ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, said on Sunday that his country does not "shy away" from discussing human rights. | China's ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, said on Sunday that his country does not "shy away" from discussing human rights. |
| The UN human rights council has previously expressed concern at the arrest of dissidents, the continued use of the death penalty and the use of torture in prison in China. | The UN human rights council has previously expressed concern at the arrest of dissidents, the continued use of the death penalty and the use of torture in prison in China. |
| Mr Liu said he doubted Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would raise human rights abuses during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace this week after Mr Corbyn's spokesman said he would use the visit to discuss the issue. | Mr Liu said he doubted Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would raise human rights abuses during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace this week after Mr Corbyn's spokesman said he would use the visit to discuss the issue. |
| Mr Cameron, in an interview with the Chinese state TV channel CCTV1, said Mr Xi's visit was a "very important moment" and hailed a "golden era" in ties between the countries. | Mr Cameron, in an interview with the Chinese state TV channel CCTV1, said Mr Xi's visit was a "very important moment" and hailed a "golden era" in ties between the countries. |
| Chancellor George Osborne said on his return from a week-long visit to China last month that it was the government's intention to make the UK China's "best partner in the west". | Chancellor George Osborne said on his return from a week-long visit to China last month that it was the government's intention to make the UK China's "best partner in the west". |
| Prince William, who has worked at forging a relationship with China, has meanwhile recorded a speech on the illegal ivory trade for CCTV1. | Prince William, who has worked at forging a relationship with China, has meanwhile recorded a speech on the illegal ivory trade for CCTV1. |
| He raised the issue with Mr Xi when they met in Beijing earlier this year and his broadcast will form part of a series of programmes called Let's Talk. | He raised the issue with Mr Xi when they met in Beijing earlier this year and his broadcast will form part of a series of programmes called Let's Talk. |
| China imposed a one-year ban on the import of ivory in February, amid criticism that demand among Chinese consumers is fuelling poaching in Africa. | China imposed a one-year ban on the import of ivory in February, amid criticism that demand among Chinese consumers is fuelling poaching in Africa. |
| Nuclear deals | Nuclear deals |
| The Born Free Foundation, a wildlife charity, says "tens of thousands" of elephants are killed for their ivory every year. | The Born Free Foundation, a wildlife charity, says "tens of thousands" of elephants are killed for their ivory every year. |
| Also ahead of Mr Xi's visit, former defence secretary Liam Fox has questioned a deal with China over nuclear power. | Also ahead of Mr Xi's visit, former defence secretary Liam Fox has questioned a deal with China over nuclear power. |
| Mr Osborne announced earlier this month that the UK will allow Chinese companies to take a stake in British nuclear power plants. | Mr Osborne announced earlier this month that the UK will allow Chinese companies to take a stake in British nuclear power plants. |
| Dr Fox said he would be happier if "central elements" of software were produced in the UK. | Dr Fox said he would be happier if "central elements" of software were produced in the UK. |
| Asked if he was happy with the arrangement, Dr Fox said: "I think we have to question it." | Asked if he was happy with the arrangement, Dr Fox said: "I think we have to question it." |
| China state visit: The timetable | China state visit: The timetable |
| Tuesday | Tuesday |
| Wednesday | Wednesday |
| Thursday | Thursday |
| Friday | Friday |