Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang (R) meets with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Beijing, capital of China, June 3, 2015. (Xinhua/Li Tao)
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang met with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Beijng on Wednesday.
Wang spoke highly of the efforts made by Blair for a sound development of the China-Britain relations as well as his positive remarks on China's "Belt and Road" initiative.
Wang said China and Britain shared broad common interests and should continue to deepen mutual trust, expand cooperation and promote the development of bilateral ties.