July 6, 2023

In the 1950s, British entrepreneurs started the "Icebreaking Mission," which broke the ice in the West's trade with China. In 2023, Chinese and British business and trade communities are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the "Icebreaking Mission" in China-UK trade relations to commemorate the efforts and achievements the two sides have made, efforts that have greatly boosted bilateral economic cooperation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the "Icebreaking Mission" in China-UK trade, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Xi said he hoped people of vision from all walks of life in China and Britain will carry on the pioneering spirit of openness and cooperation, work hard to break new ground for win-win cooperation, promote the building of an open world economy, and make greater contributions to promoting China-UK friendship and cooperation.

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