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Chinanews.com, London, August 9 (Reporter Ouyang Kaiyu) Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang met with Scottish First Minister Swinney in Edinburgh a few days ago. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on strengthening exchanges and cooperation between China and Scotland in various fields.

Zheng Zeguang said that Scotland has unique historical and cultural traditions, developed science and technology and education, and outstanding economic advantages. For a long time, Scotland has maintained close exchanges and cooperation with China, which has brought huge benefits to the people of both sides. China has a complete industrial system, a huge market size and huge growth potential. The new round of comprehensive and in-depth reform will further stimulate social vitality and development momentum, accelerate high-quality development, and bring new opportunities to countries around the world including the United Kingdom. China supports all provinces and cities and Scotland to expand friendly exchanges, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, create more highlights of cooperation, and better benefit the people of both sides.

Swinney welcomed Zheng Zeguang to visit Scotland. He said that Scotland attaches great importance to long-term friendly cooperation with China. China's development achievements have attracted worldwide attention. China is Scotland's largest source of imports and an important export market. Scotland is willing to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with Chinese provinces and cities in economy, trade, education, culture, tourism, new energy, medical care, infrastructure construction and other aspects. More Chinese entrepreneurs, students and tourists are welcome to invest, start businesses, study abroad and travel in Scotland.

The meeting was attended by Zhang Biao, Consul General of China in Edinburgh, Kong Xiangwen, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, Fang Wenjian, President of Bank of China London Branch and President of the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK, and Chen Xiaomeng, CEO of Redstone New Energy. (End)