What's at stake as China talks business in Britain?

Premier 'demanded' an audience with the Queen as confident China promises UK investment

Premier Li Keqiang
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China's prime minister Li Keqiang arrives in London today in the first visit by a Chinese premier since an 18-month diplomatic freeze imposed on the UK in protest at a 2012 meeting between David Cameron and the Dalai Lama.

During a three-day visit which the coalition hopes will herald a new era of Chinese investment in the UK, Li will meet the Queen. He will also bring with him an entourage of Chinese business people.

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