China, Britain reaffirm "golden era" of bilateral ties

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi meets with Mark Sedwill, national security advisor to the British Prime Minister, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 9, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo)

BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- China and Britain on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to a "golden era" of bilateral ties.

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Mark Sedwill, national security advisor to the British prime minister made the remarks during their meeting in Beijing.

Yang said the upcoming 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC) will inject new impetus into relations with other countries.

The international community will pay close attention to the 19th CPC National Congress, Sedwill said, and expressed his good wishes.

The two exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula.