Vice-president hails queen's role in ties

Offering condolences at UK embassy, Wang Qishan speaks of her efforts

Vice-President Wang Qishan visited the British embassy in Beijing on Monday to offer his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, speaking highly of the queen's contribution to the ties of the two countries.

Wang stood in silent tribute in front of the queen's picture, signed the condolence book, and expressed sympathy to the British royal family, the government and the people on behalf of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government and the Chinese people.

The queen was a promoter and contributor to the development of relations between China and the United Kingdom, Wang said, recalling that she was the first British monarch to visit China, and had also received many Chinese leaders who visited the UK.