China and UK are planning to enhance their nuclear energy cooperation, Yang Jiechi, Chinese state councilor, said on Wednesday as reported by Sputnik News.

According to Downing Street, both countries have reportedly talked to develop their strategic partnership, boost bilateral trade and investment, and acknowledge several security challenges. The meeting came as Yang met with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday after the 8th China-UK Strategic Dialogue in London, CCTV noted.

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"China and the United Kingdom plan to develop closer high-level ties, conduct an appropriate bilateral dialogue and broaden practical cooperation in the area on nuclear energy, high-speed rail construction, finance and innovation," Yang said as quoted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Downing Street further added that the two leaders have also tackled about foreign policy issues such as Afghanistan reconstruction and other several global and regional matters. Both have vowed to strengthen communication and cooperatively encourage the open, inclusive economic globalization as well as fight global challenges including climate change.

Furthermore, May said that she is anticipating that UK will boost pragmatic cooperation with China in different areas including global free trade. Britain will also address common challenges including climate change with other nations in a collaborative manner.

The UK government signed a final agreement with the French electricity firm EDF last September to construct the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. EDF is reportedly planning to co-finance the nuclear power plant project, which is expected to meet 7 percent of the UK's energy needs when it opens in 2025, with China General Nuclear Power Group.

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