On October 19, 2015 (September 7, 2015 in the lunar calendar), Xi Jinping visited the UK. At the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the UK from October 19 to 23, 2015. This is the first time that a China President has paid a state visit to the UK in 10 years. The first visit in 10 years is of great significance. This year is the first year of the second decade of the China-UK comprehensive strategic partnership. In the words of British Prime Minister Cameron, it is the "golden year". The two sides have long coincided with the "golden era" of China-UK relations. What are the highlights of this historic visit that should not be missed? Get to know first.¡ò Aspect 1: The British royal family received Xi Jinping with a high standard-riding in a royal carriage and staying at Buckingham Palace, accompanied by members of the British royal family throughout the journey. Yesterday, Buckingham Palace released Xi Jinping's visit to the UK to the outside world through official channels. Looking through the itinerary, we can find that the reception of Xi Jinping by the United Kingdom, especially the British royal family, can be described as high-standard. A grand welcome ceremony is indispensable: On the 20th, Queen Elizabeth II will hold a welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping at the Royal Cavalry Review Ground. After the 21-gun salute is fired, the Xi Jinping couple and the Queen couple will mount the Royal Review Stand to review the British Royal Cavalry Guard and Honor Guard. Banquet in a royal carriage and stay at Buckingham Palace: After the welcoming ceremony, Xi Jinping and his wife, accompanied by the Queen and Prince Philip, will take a royal carriage to Buckingham Palace to enjoy a "private lunch" hosted by the Queen. In addition, the state banquet as the "highlight" is worth looking forward to: that night, Queen Elizabeth II will hold a state banquet for Xi Jinping at Buckingham Palace. The Queen attaches great importance to the dinner party. She not only looks at the menu herself, but also supervises details such as the bouquet style and decoration of the table. It is worth mentioning that, in accordance with usual practice, Buckingham Palace only receives two high-level state visits a year. During this visit, members of the British royal family will accompany Xi Jinping throughout the entire visit. Such courtesy is not available to all heads of state visiting Britain.¡ò Aspect 2: China-UK economic and trade cooperation is expected to reach a new level-high-speed rail and nuclear power projects will become entry points for cooperation between China and the UK. On October 13, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing for Chinese and foreign media to introduce Xi Jinping's state visit to the UK. At the briefing, Assistant Minister of Commerce Zhang Ji said that in recent years, China-UK economic and trade relations have maintained a rapid momentum of development and have become an important force in promoting the development of China-UK bilateral relations. Zhang Ji said that President Xi Jinping's visit to the UK will achieve fruitful economic and trade results, including both intergovernmental agreements and cooperation projects between financial institutions and enterprises. China and the UK "must deepen investment and cooperation in large projects, use high-speed rail and nuclear power projects as entry points, and promote the in-depth development of two-way investment cooperation." China's briefing and Britain's previous statements have undoubtedly given a "boost" to China-UK economic and trade relations. When British Chancellor of the Exchequer Osborne visited China in September, he said that he welcomed China's gradual entry into new nuclear power projects in the UK. In addition, in April this year, the two countries established a joint railway working group, and the UK actively encourages companies and financial institutions from both countries to deepen their participation in the UK's high-speed rail HS2 project. Although France, Germany and other countries also participated in the bidding, China has unmatched advantages in terms of cost and construction costs. It is predicted that there is a high possibility that Xi Jinping will sign a large order during his visit to the UK. ¡ò Aspect 3: Xi Jinping Visits Cameron's Official Country House-Cameron will hold a Sino-British version of the "Manor Meeting" with Xi Jinping In addition to the reception at Buckingham Palace, the Sino-British version of the "Manor Meeting" held at Chequers, the official country house of the British Prime Minister, will also be a highlight of this visit. Chequers is located at the foot of Chilton Hill southeast of Aylesbury Town, Buckinghamshire, England. It was built in the 16th century and has been the country house of the British Prime Minister since 1921. Historically, many British prime ministers have met important guests at country houses. In the 1980s, then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher received then US President Reagan and Soviet leader Gorbachev here; in 2001, then British Prime Minister Blair met with then US President Bush and Russian President Putin here successively; this year, Prime Minister Cameron met German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Juncker here respectively to discuss EU reform issues. This shows Chequers 'special position in British political life. Inviting foreign leaders to visit the Prime Minister's country house has the meaning of a private family-style reception, showing the "close relationship" between the two countries and their leaders. Compared with the formal talks held at the Prime Minister's Office, the atmosphere of the meeting at the country house was more relaxed. The leaders of both sides could be free from diplomatic etiquette and frankly exchange views in a relaxed environment like a gathering among friends.¡ò Aspect 4: Visiting Manchester City Football Group-Football-loving Xi Jinping is expected to bring his "football addiction" to the UK again. The first thing many fans and netizens think of is often the "Premier League". As one of the top five leagues in Europe, the Premier League has high popularity in China. Manchester, in particular, has two Premier League teams-Manchester United and Manchester City. During this visit to the UK, Xi Jinping, who loves football, will also be accompanied by Cameron to visit the Manchester City Football Group, which operates many football clubs including Manchester City. It is also worth looking forward to whether "fan" Xi Jinping will have a "football addiction" by then. In fact, as early as March this year, when Xi Jinping met with the visiting Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, England, he said that China is willing to learn from the world's top teams, including the UK. There have been many beneficial attempts at Sino-British football cooperation. In 2013, the Chinese Super League and the Premier League signed a letter of intent for cooperation. I hope you will continue to contribute more to promoting sports exchanges and cooperation between China and Britain in the future. Prince William said, I know President Xi is also a football fan, and I hope more China players will come to the UK to participate in Premier League competitions.¡ò Aspect 5: China-UK people-to-people exchanges will have a new situation-Xi Jinping visits two British universities to participate in the Global Confucius Institute Conference. During this visit, Xi Jinping will visit Imperial College and the Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester to help the two countries 'cultural and educational cooperation has reached a higher level. It is understood that Imperial College is the UK's largest academic research partner in China, and is partners with Huawei, Tsinghua University and Zhejiang University in our country; the Graphene Research Institute of the University of Manchester is also a "big one" and leads the world in graphene research. Don't underestimate this "graphene". As the thinnest, hardest, and the strongest electrical and thermal conductivity new nanomaterial discovered so far, graphene is known as the "king of new materials" and has great commercial value. While visiting the two universities to promote cultural exchanges between the two sides, the cooperation between the two sides in academic research and technological development is also a major attraction. In addition, Xi Jinping will also attend the Global Confucius Institute Conference hosted by the University of London's School of Education.¡ò Aspect 6: Xi Jinping's Speech in the British Parliament-How a China leader's first British Parliament speech elaborated on China's position During the visit, Xi Jinping will deliver a speech in the British Parliament. This is the first time a China leader has delivered a speech in the British Parliament. The Royal Gallery, where Xi Jinping is about to deliver his speech, highlights the weight of the speech. According to the official website of the British Parliament, the "Royal Gallery" is one of the most resplendent halls and will only be opened when major events are held. Few heads of state have delivered speeches here before. During his visit to the United States, Xi Jinping talked about Sino-US relations and China's anti-corruption speech. What will he say this time on the center stage of British politics? It is still unknown. However, all walks of life in the UK are full of expectations for Xi Jinping's speech. Richard Graham, chairman of the British Parliament's Cross-Party China Group, said that he welcomes President Xi Jinping's visit to the British Parliament and is very much looking forward to his speech in the Parliament, which will help British MPs understand more clearly China's domestic and foreign policies and President Xi's governance philosophy. ¡ò Aspect 7: How to go in the Second Decade of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership-Xi Jinping's visit to the UK will open the "golden era" of China-UK relations This year is the first year of the second decade of the China-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Liu Xiaoming, China's Ambassador to the UK, said that this visit will build on the past and open up the future, and will open up a "golden era" in China-UK relations. Using "gold" to describe this year's importance to China-UK relations is not unique to China. After Prime Minister Cameron was re-elected in May this year, he also expressed his hope to create a "golden era" in China-UK relations in the next five years. We can all see that in the ten years since China and Britain established a comprehensive strategic partnership, political mutual trust between the two countries has been further strengthened; economic and trade exchanges have been further expanded. China trade volume reached US$80.87 billion in 2014; exchanges have also been frequent in the field of culture and education. Currently, there are about 150,000 Chinese students studying in the UK, and there are 27 Confucius Institutes in the UK, ranking first among European countries. In March this year, the UK also actively applied to join the AIIB advocated by China, seemingly becoming China's "most powerful supporter" in the West. Not long ago, British Chancellor of the Exchequer Osborne came to China to participate in the seventh China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue held in Beijing. He made it clear that Britain wanted to become China's best partner in the West. How will the "golden era" of China-UK relations be forged in the next ten years? In which areas will there be more in-depth cooperation? What "dividends" will the Chinese and British people receive? Xi Jinping's trip to the UK will undoubtedly reveal the answer. Extended reading: The Queen accompanied Xi Jinping to visit the Royal Qing Empire Collections Extended reading: The Queen accompanied Xi Jinping to visit the Royal Qing Empire Collections Xi Jinping attended the welcoming ceremony held by Queen Elizabeth II at noon on the 20th local time. After the lunch, the Queen and Xi Jinping enjoyed at Buckingham Palace, the Queen accompanied Xi Jinping to visit some of the royal collections related to China. The reporter was informed that these included lacquer carvings, historical relics about Queen Victoria's reception with representatives of the Qing Dynasty, pictures of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to China, and other porcelain, paintings, sculptures and other objects. What is worth mentioning is a British terracotta soldier kneeling on one knee. According to the official website of the royal family, this Qin terracotta figure was presented to the Queen by Li Qingwei, then governor of Shaanxi Province, when Queen Elizabeth II visited China in 1986 to visit the Mausoleum of Qin Emperor. According to the British BBC, the Queen and Xi Jinping visited these collections with great interest and talked from time to time. Xi Jinping had a deep understanding of these cultural relics. He introduced the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang to the Queen of England and said that these cultural relics would be preserved and excavated when science and technology were better. What treasures did the Queen accompany Xi Jinping to visit? The British royal family released a list of some of the collections. 1. Blue and white porcelain presented to Queen Victoria by Zhang Yanhong, Ambassador of the Qing Dynasty to the United States. In 1898, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom celebrated her 60th year of rule, which was the Diamond Jubilee. At that time, Zhang Yanhong, Ambassador of the Qing Dynasty to the United States, presented this blue and white porcelain bottle to Queen Victoria. The light blue background is dotted with dark blue lotus, peony and chrysanthemums. Blue and white porcelain products 2. Color printing portraits of Qianlong In 1733, the British Empire sent a mission to the Qing Dynasty. The mission came to the court of Emperor Qianlong to establish diplomatic relations between China and Britain. This color-printed portrait of Qianlong, completed by a man named Marino Bovi (1749 - 1813), was published in 1795 after the trip, by an unknown Qing court painter. Color printing portrait of Qianlong 3. Photo of King George V's wife and Queen Mary The wife of King George V and Queen Mary is very interested in China art. In this photo, there is a shelf next to her, and the shelf is all her collection of jade articles. Photo of Queen Mary, wife of George V 4. Watercolors by James Robert Many of the China art collections now in Buckingham Palace were transferred from the Royal Pavilion at Brighton in 1840. This watercolor painting by James Roberts (1800-1867) shows a decorative style decorated with China elements and China style furniture. This is a room used for breakfast. James Robert's Watercolor Painting 5. Jade Ruyi during the Guangxu Period In the Golden Jubilee Year, the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne, Emperor Guangxu presented Queen Victoria with this jade Ruyi. The British regard it as a ceremonial scepter. Jade Ruyi during the Guangxu Period 6. Jade vase during the Guangxu Period In 1896, China diplomat Li Hongzhang (1823-1901) visited Osborne House, where Queen Victoria often stayed. As a representative of Emperor Guangxu, Li Hongzhang presented this jade vase to Queen Victoria. The bottle was engraved with pine trees and chrysanthemums, implying longevity. Jade vase during the Guangxu Period 7. Lacquerware box during the Qianlong Period The mission to China in 1793 witnessed this gift given by Emperor Qianlong to King George III. It was a red lacquer box. There is a big spring character printed on it, implying spring. Prince Victor and Prince George (later George V) spent a few weeks in China in 1881 as cadets and visited the English consulate in Guangzhou, China. An old photo of Guangzhou 9. Carved sandalwood screen In 2002, 50 years after Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne, the Queen of England received this carved sandalwood screen with cranes carved on it, which represent longevity in China culture. This screen was presented by Jiang Zemin, then President of China. Carving sandalwood screen 10. Dragon pattern vase On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary on the throne, the Queen received this vase. The bottle was decorated with a traditional China five-clawed dragon, which is a symbol of sovereignty. This vase was presented to Buckingham Palace by Jingdezhen Ceramics School on May 30, 2013. Dragon pattern vase 11. Crane porcelain plate This porcelain plate was also presented to the Queen by Jingdezhen School on the occasion of her 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Cranes, rice and lilies are engraved on the plate, implying harmony year after year. Crane porcelain plate 12. Qin terracotta warriors kneeling on one knee In October 1986, the Queen of England paid a state visit to China and visited Shaanxi. Li Qingwei, then governor of Shaanxi Province, presented the queen with a replica of the Qin terracotta warrior kneeling on one knee. Qin terracotta warriors kneeling on one knee 13. Seal of the Queen and Couple Li Qingwei, then governor of Shaanxi Province, also presented the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with a series of seals bearing their titles. The Queen's Couple's SealOn October 19, 2015 (September 7, 2015 in the lunar calendar), Xi Jinping visited the UK. At the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the UK from October 19 to 23, 2015. This is the first time that a China President has paid a state visit to the UK in 10 years. The first visit in 10 years is of great significance. This year is the first year of the second decade of the China-UK comprehensive strategic partnership. In the words of British Prime Minister Cameron, it is the "golden year". The two sides have long coincided with the "golden era" of China-UK relations. What are the highlights of this historic visit that should not be missed? Get to know first.¡ò Aspect 1: The British royal family received Xi Jinping with a high standard-riding in a royal carriage and staying at Buckingham Palace, accompanied by members of the British royal family throughout the journey. Yesterday, Buckingham Palace released Xi Jinping's visit to the UK to the outside world through official channels. Looking through the itinerary, we can find that the reception of Xi Jinping by the United Kingdom, especially the British royal family, can be described as high-standard. A grand welcome ceremony is indispensable: On the 20th, Queen Elizabeth II will hold a welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping at the Royal Cavalry Review Ground. After the 21-gun salute is fired, the Xi Jinping couple and the Queen couple will mount the Royal Review Stand to review the British Royal Cavalry Guard and Honor Guard. Banquet in a royal carriage and stay at Buckingham Palace: After the welcoming ceremony, Xi Jinping and his wife, accompanied by the Queen and Prince Philip, will take a royal carriage to Buckingham Palace to enjoy a "private lunch" hosted by the Queen. In addition, the state banquet as the "highlight" is worth looking forward to: that night, Queen Elizabeth II will hold a state banquet for Xi Jinping at Buckingham Palace. The Queen attaches great importance to the dinner party. She not only looks at the menu herself, but also supervises details such as the bouquet style and decoration of the table. It is worth mentioning that, in accordance with usual practice, Buckingham Palace only receives two high-level state visits a year. During this visit, members of the British royal family will accompany Xi Jinping throughout the entire visit. Such courtesy is not available to all heads of state visiting Britain.¡ò Aspect 2: China-UK economic and trade cooperation is expected to reach a new level-high-speed rail and nuclear power projects will become entry points for cooperation between China and the UK. On October 13, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing for Chinese and foreign media to introduce Xi Jinping's state visit to the UK. At the briefing, Assistant Minister of Commerce Zhang Ji said that in recent years, China-UK economic and trade relations have maintained a rapid momentum of development and have become an important force in promoting the development of China-UK bilateral relations. Zhang Ji said that President Xi Jinping's visit to the UK will achieve fruitful economic and trade results, including both intergovernmental agreements and cooperation projects between financial institutions and enterprises. China and the UK "must deepen investment and cooperation in large projects, use high-speed rail and nuclear power projects as entry points, and promote the in-depth development of two-way investment cooperation." China's briefing and Britain's previous statements have undoubtedly given a "boost" to China-UK economic and trade relations. When British Chancellor of the Exchequer Osborne visited China in September, he said that he welcomed China's gradual entry into new nuclear power projects in the UK. In addition, in April this year, the two countries established a joint railway working group, and the UK actively encourages companies and financial institutions from both countries to deepen their participation in the UK's high-speed rail HS2 project. Although France, Germany and other countries also participated in the bidding, China has unmatched advantages in terms of cost and construction costs. It is predicted that there is a high possibility that Xi Jinping will sign a large order during his visit to the UK. ¡ò Aspect 3: Xi Jinping Visits Cameron's Official Country House-Cameron will hold a Sino-British version of the "Manor Meeting" with Xi Jinping In addition to the reception at Buckingham Palace, the Sino-British version of the "Manor Meeting" held at Chequers, the official country house of the British Prime Minister, will also be a highlight of this visit. Chequers is located at the foot of Chilton Hill southeast of Aylesbury Town, Buckinghamshire, England. It was built in the 16th century and has been the country house of the British Prime Minister since 1921. Historically, many British prime ministers have met important guests at country houses. In the 1980s, then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher received then US President Reagan and Soviet leader Gorbachev here; in 2001, then British Prime Minister Blair met with then US President Bush and Russian President Putin here successively; this year, Prime Minister Cameron met German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Juncker here respectively to discuss EU reform issues. This shows Chequers 'special position in British political life. Inviting foreign leaders to visit the Prime Minister's country house has the meaning of a private family-style reception, showing the "close relationship" between the two countries and their leaders. Compared with the formal talks held at the Prime Minister's Office, the atmosphere of the meeting at the country house was more relaxed. The leaders of both sides could be free from diplomatic etiquette and frankly exchange views in a relaxed environment like a gathering among friends.¡ò Aspect 4: Visiting Manchester City Football Group-Football-loving Xi Jinping is expected to bring his "football addiction" to the UK again. The first thing many fans and netizens think of is often the "Premier League". As one of the top five leagues in Europe, the Premier League has high popularity in China. Manchester, in particular, has two Premier League teams-Manchester United and Manchester City. During this visit to the UK, Xi Jinping, who loves football, will also be accompanied by Cameron to visit the Manchester City Football Group, which operates many football clubs including Manchester City. It is also worth looking forward to whether "fan" Xi Jinping will have a "football addiction" by then. In fact, as early as March this year, when Xi Jinping met with the visiting Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, England, he said that China is willing to learn from the world's top teams, including the UK. There have been many beneficial attempts at Sino-British football cooperation. In 2013, the Chinese Super League and the Premier League signed a letter of intent for cooperation. I hope you will continue to contribute more to promoting sports exchanges and cooperation between China and Britain in the future. Prince William said, I know President Xi is also a football fan, and I hope more China players will come to the UK to participate in Premier League competitions.¡ò Aspect 5: China-UK people-to-people exchanges will have a new situation-Xi Jinping visits two British universities to participate in the Global Confucius Institute Conference. During this visit, Xi Jinping will visit Imperial College and the Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester to help the two countries 'cultural and educational cooperation has reached a higher level. It is understood that Imperial College is the UK's largest academic research partner in China, and is partners with Huawei, Tsinghua University and Zhejiang University in our country; the Graphene Research Institute of the University of Manchester is also a "big one" and leads the world in graphene research. Don't underestimate this "graphene". As the thinnest, hardest, and the strongest electrical and thermal conductivity new nanomaterial discovered so far, graphene is known as the "king of new materials" and has great commercial value. While visiting the two universities to promote cultural exchanges between the two sides, the cooperation between the two sides in academic research and technological development is also a major attraction. In addition, Xi Jinping will also attend the Global Confucius Institute Conference hosted by the University of London's School of Education.¡ò Aspect 6: Xi Jinping's Speech in the British Parliament-How a China leader's first British Parliament speech elaborated on China's position During the visit, Xi Jinping will deliver a speech in the British Parliament. This is the first time a China leader has delivered a speech in the British Parliament. The Royal Gallery, where Xi Jinping is about to deliver his speech, highlights the weight of the speech. According to the official website of the British Parliament, the "Royal Gallery" is one of the most resplendent halls and will only be opened when major events are held. Few heads of state have delivered speeches here before. During his visit to the United States, Xi Jinping talked about Sino-US relations and China's anti-corruption speech. What will he say this time on the center stage of British politics? It is still unknown. However, all walks of life in the UK are full of expectations for Xi Jinping's speech. Richard Graham, chairman of the British Parliament's Cross-Party China Group, said that he welcomes President Xi Jinping's visit to the British Parliament and is very much looking forward to his speech in the Parliament, which will help British MPs understand more clearly China's domestic and foreign policies and President Xi's governance philosophy. ¡ò Aspect 7: How to go in the Second Decade of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership-Xi Jinping's visit to the UK will open the "golden era" of China-UK relations This year is the first year of the second decade of the China-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Liu Xiaoming, China's Ambassador to the UK, said that this visit will build on the past and open up the future, and will open up a "golden era" in China-UK relations. Using "gold" to describe this year's importance to China-UK relations is not unique to China. After Prime Minister Cameron was re-elected in May this year, he also expressed his hope to create a "golden era" in China-UK relations in the next five years. We can all see that in the ten years since China and Britain established a comprehensive strategic partnership, political mutual trust between the two countries has been further strengthened; economic and trade exchanges have been further expanded. China trade volume reached US$80.87 billion in 2014; exchanges have also been frequent in the field of culture and education. Currently, there are about 150,000 Chinese students studying in the UK, and there are 27 Confucius Institutes in the UK, ranking first among European countries. In March this year, the UK also actively applied to join the AIIB advocated by China, seemingly becoming China's "most powerful supporter" in the West. Not long ago, British Chancellor of the Exchequer Osborne came to China to participate in the seventh China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue held in Beijing. He made it clear that Britain wanted to become China's best partner in the West. How will the "golden era" of China-UK relations be forged in the next ten years? In which areas will there be more in-depth cooperation? What "dividends" will the Chinese and British people receive? Xi Jinping's trip to the UK will undoubtedly reveal the answer. Extended reading: The Queen accompanied Xi Jinping to visit the Royal Qing Empire Collections Extended reading: The Queen accompanied Xi Jinping to visit the Royal Qing Empire Collections Xi Jinping attended the welcoming ceremony held by Queen Elizabeth II at noon on the 20th local time. After the lunch, the Queen and Xi Jinping enjoyed at Buckingham Palace, the Queen accompanied Xi Jinping to visit some of the royal collections related to China. The reporter was informed that these included lacquer carvings, historical relics about Queen Victoria's reception with representatives of the Qing Dynasty, pictures of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to China, and other porcelain, paintings, sculptures and other objects. What is worth mentioning is a British terracotta soldier kneeling on one knee. According to the official website of the royal family, this Qin terracotta figure was presented to the Queen by Li Qingwei, then governor of Shaanxi Province, when Queen Elizabeth II visited China in 1986 to visit the Mausoleum of Qin Emperor. According to the British BBC, the Queen and Xi Jinping visited these collections with great interest and talked from time to time. Xi Jinping had a deep understanding of these cultural relics. He introduced the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang to the Queen of England and said that these cultural relics would be preserved and excavated when science and technology were better. What treasures did the Queen accompany Xi Jinping to visit? The British royal family released a list of some of the collections. 1. Blue and white porcelain presented to Queen Victoria by Zhang Yanhong, Ambassador of the Qing Dynasty to the United States. In 1898, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom celebrated her 60th year of rule, which was the Diamond Jubilee. At that time, Zhang Yanhong, Ambassador of the Qing Dynasty to the United States, presented this blue and white porcelain bottle to Queen Victoria. The light blue background is dotted with dark blue lotus, peony and chrysanthemums. Blue and white porcelain products 2. Color printing portraits of Qianlong In 1733, the British Empire sent a mission to the Qing Dynasty. The mission came to the court of Emperor Qianlong to establish diplomatic relations between China and Britain. This color-printed portrait of Qianlong, completed by a man named Marino Bovi (1749 - 1813), was published in 1795 after the trip, by an unknown Qing court painter. Color printing portrait of Qianlong 3. Photo of King George V's wife and Queen Mary The wife of King George V and Queen Mary is very interested in China art. In this photo, there is a shelf next to her, and the shelf is all her collection of jade articles. Photo of Queen Mary, wife of George V 4. Watercolors by James Robert Many of the China art collections now in Buckingham Palace were transferred from the Royal Pavilion at Brighton in 1840. This watercolor painting by James Roberts (1800-1867) shows a decorative style decorated with China elements and China style furniture. This is a room used for breakfast. James Robert's Watercolor Painting 5. Jade Ruyi during the Guangxu Period In the Golden Jubilee Year, the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne, Emperor Guangxu presented Queen Victoria with this jade Ruyi. The British regard it as a ceremonial scepter. Jade Ruyi during the Guangxu Period 6. Jade vase during the Guangxu Period In 1896, China diplomat Li Hongzhang (1823-1901) visited Osborne House, where Queen Victoria often stayed. As a representative of Emperor Guangxu, Li Hongzhang presented this jade vase to Queen Victoria. The bottle was engraved with pine trees and chrysanthemums, implying longevity. Jade vase during the Guangxu Period 7. Lacquerware box during the Qianlong Period The mission to China in 1793 witnessed this gift given by Emperor Qianlong to King George III. It was a red lacquer box. There is a big spring character printed on it, implying spring. Prince Victor and Prince George (later George V) spent a few weeks in China in 1881 as cadets and visited the English consulate in Guangzhou, China. An old photo of Guangzhou 9. Carved sandalwood screen In 2002, 50 years after Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne, the Queen of England received this carved sandalwood screen with cranes carved on it, which represent longevity in China culture. This screen was presented by Jiang Zemin, then President of China. Carving sandalwood screen 10. Dragon pattern vase On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary on the throne, the Queen received this vase. The bottle was decorated with a traditional China five-clawed dragon, which is a symbol of sovereignty. This vase was presented to Buckingham Palace by Jingdezhen Ceramics School on May 30, 2013. Dragon pattern vase 11. Crane porcelain plate This porcelain plate was also presented to the Queen by Jingdezhen School on the occasion of her 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Cranes, rice and lilies are engraved on the plate, implying harmony year after year. Crane porcelain plate 12. Qin terracotta warriors kneeling on one knee In October 1986, the Queen of England paid a state visit to China and visited Shaanxi. Li Qingwei, then governor of Shaanxi Province, presented the queen with a replica of the Qin terracotta warrior kneeling on one knee. Qin terracotta warriors kneeling on one knee 13. Seal of the Queen and Couple Li Qingwei, then governor of Shaanxi Province, also presented the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with a series of seals bearing their titles. The Queen's Couple's Seal