Britain has made 'visionary' choice to become China's best friend, says Xi

Tom Phillips in Beijing

On the eve of his first state visit to the UK, the Chinese president speaks in glowing terms about the prospect of closer ties between London and Beijing

Chinese president Xi Jinping praised Britain’s “visionary and strategic choice” to become Beijing’s best friend in the west as he prepared to jet off on his first state visit to the UK, taking with him billions of pounds of planned investment.

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Chinese man, 53, dead in Patong hotel bed, heart attack suspected

PHUKET: Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a 53-year-old Chinese man who was reportedly found dead in a Patong resort bed this morning by his wife.

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Phuket governor pleas with residents not to join repeat riot in Facebook post

PHUKET: Last night (October 17) Phuket Governor Chamroen Thipiyapongthada posted a message on his Facebook feed urging residents not to stage a new protest against Thalang Police.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/863879-phuket-governor-pleas-with-residents-not-to-join-repeat-riot-in-facebook-post/

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Thailand Live Monday 19 Oct 2015

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