200 delegates from around the world gathered at the 7th annual world Chinese economic summit,a magnet for business and political leaders.
It follows the successful state visit of China's President Xi's the UK last month, which China's ambassador to the UK Liu Xiaoming told the gathering heralded a new era.
"Together we can build a golden era for China-UK economic cooperation."
The conference was also used by Chinese and Asian delegates to promote President Xi's Belt and Road trade initiative, which envisages an opening up of trade along the Silk Road from China to Europe, as well as maritime routes.

And at this year's gathering, ASEAN