London, UK. 18 October 2015. Chinese flags and Union Jack flags hang amongst lanterns in Chinatown ahead of this week's state visit, the first from China since 2005, of the Chinese President, Xi Jinping. According to the Chinese Ambassador, Liu Xiaoming, the visit will focus on "partnership" and "co-operation" between the two countries. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

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