New numbers from an American research group show that China is still investing large amounts of cash in big British infrastructure projects despite concerns over Brexit. The Rhodium Group says its latest figures demonstrate that Chinese companies poured in more than $4.5 billion dollars into Britain last year – twice as much as Germany. However, as Richard Bestic reports, China's interest in Britain isn't confined to buildings and business.

China's share in the massive $30 billion dollar building costs of Britain's next generation nuclear power stations remains an outstanding Chinese front-runner. Britain's welcome for Chinese investment stretches to everything from the manufacture of Electric Taxis here, to a bid for a role in the rollout of the country's 5G network. People, also part of China's UK partnership. More than 95,000 University students and nearly 15,000 pupils at British private schools, according to the UK's Independent Schools Council. Numbers are rising, all with their reasons.

ZHUO YIJIE BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY STUDENT "People here are really friendly. I think the UK, the Universities in the UK are more welcoming for the Chinese students."

SHI YANG YI BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY STUDENT "I look forward to the experience here, to living and studying in a different country."

RICHARD BESTIC BIRMINGHAM "The benefit of a growing number of Chinese students coming to colleges like the University of Birmingham here is a two-way street. The students benefit from an improvement in their English language skills and a more international approach to their subject. The college also benefits, millions financially and other ways too."

ROBIN MASON BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY "Of course, our Chinese students add so much to us, culturally and socially, so it's a real joy to have our Chinese students and we always welcome them to campus."

Applications from Chinese student rose to record levels last year, according to Britain's Universities Admissions Service, a trend welcomed amid concerns in Further Education over Britain's Brexit future. RB, CGTN, Birmingham, England.