Bi Xixi [Photo: Wales News Service]

A British court has been told that a Chinese student who moved to Britain to further her education was beaten to death by her obsessed barman boyfriend, according to the Daily Mail newspaper.

24-year-old Bi Xixi, was killed by Jordan Matthews, 23, in what was described in court as a 'vicious, sustained and prolonged attack'.

Matthews has admitted manslaughter but has denied murder, telling the police that he had 'been horrible' to Bi, after he saw a message from another man on her mobile phone.

The court in Cardiff heard that Bi Xixi was a very talented student who spoke four languages, and had moved to Oxford as a teenager to further her education.

　　Bi Xixi and Jordan Matthews [Photo: Wales News Service]

She was studying for a master's degree in international business in Cardiff when she fell for Matthews - who had a black belt in karate - showering him with gifts.

But after their relationship began, Matthews allegedly began beating Bi and forcing her to miss lectures.

Born in east China's Nanjing city, she was reportedly the daughter of a former CEO of Yurun, the 112nd of Fortune Brand of China, according to the This is Great Britain official weibo social media account.

The court was told Matthews was a violent controller who easily became jealous.

The day before her death Bi Xixi traveled to London to see a friend who noticed bruising on her face. When she returned to Cardiff, she was picked up by Matthews. At home, they argued over messages he found on her phone.

The court was told that Bi died as a result of the multiple blunt force injuries.

The trial is expected to last up to three weeks.