The focus of the trip is mostly to deepen financial and economic ties between the two countries.

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Asked by Sunrise TV whether the visa rules would provide a "hindrance" to economic ties between the two countries, Mr Cameron said he thought "we have not perhaps communicated this properly".

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An editorial in the Beijing-based Global Times said that China should not expect relations to improve overnight and must keep a realistic view in order to preserve good economic ties between the two countries.

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The two Leaders will have the opportunity to discuss our shared objectives in advancing development, as well as the commercial and economic ties between our two countries.

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The treaty calls for a strong and unique partnership between the countries, with annual meetings between their heads of state, and increased economic and cultural ties.

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