We begin in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping has called on China and the UK to push forward an enhanced version of the Golden Era bilateral ties. President Xi met British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday. May expressed willingness to cooperate with China in various fields, including the Belt and Road initiative. Natasha Hussain has more.

An enhanced version of Golden Era. That's what President Xi is calling for in bilateral relations between China and the UK. During a meeting with visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May in Beijing, President Xi said China is willing to work with the UK to promote relations. He made four proposals:

First, the two countries should consider and design the future development of bilateral ties from a strategic height and in a comprehensive way.

Second, both sides should work together to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Third, China and Britain should enhance exchange and cooperation within multilateral institutions -- such as the United Nations, G20 and the World Trade Organization -- to address global challenges, including climate change.

And Fourth, the two countries should reinforce people-to-people and cultural exchanges, as an example of realizing harmony and coexistence between eastern and western countries.

Echoing President Xi, May said the Chinese leader's visit to Britain in 2015 promoted the in-depth development of bilateral ties in various areas. China and Britain agreed to embrace a Golden Era at that time.

The UK prime minister has said during this visit that the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative has far-reaching global influence. And she expressed hope the two countries can cooperate in this regard to boost global and regional economic growth. May also stressed Britain's willingness to cooperate with China in various other areas. This is Theresa May's first official visit to China since she took office. The trip saw a dozen deal signed in areas including trade, finance, health care and smart cities.