Xi says he looks forward to UK visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Britain's Prince William at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2015. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday he looks forward to visiting the United Kingdom later this year while meeting with Britain's Prince William in Beijing.

During the meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Prince William handed Xi a letter written by Queen Elizabeth II, in which she invited the Chinese president to visit the United Kingdom.