Beijing and London are regarded as complementary partners for growth

LONDON - As the first high-level exchange after British Prime Minister David Cameron's Beijing visit in November, Vice-Premier Li Keqiang's UK trip has been applauded here in terms of economic and trade ties.

The two countries signed 15 deals worth more than $4 billion, covering a wide range of fields such as low carbon emissions, wildlife protection, oil and gas exploration and finance. China also agreed to loan two pandas, Tian Tian "Sweetie" and Yangguang "Sunshine", to the Edinburgh Zoo.