LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Politics

Top Chinese political advisor meets Archbishop of Canterbury

1
2015-05-29 10:52Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping
Yu Zhengsheng (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2015. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Yu Zhengsheng (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2015. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Top Chinese political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in Beijing on Thursday.

Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, reviewed strengthening ties between China and Britain.

He highlighted close high-level exchanges, stronger collaboration in various fields and deeper understanding between the two peoples, saying stronger ties are in the fundamental interests of the two countries and contribute to world peace, stability and prosperity.

Chinese citizens' freedom of belief and the religious circle's legitimate rights and interests are protected by law, Yu told the British religious leader.

He hailed the good relations between Chinese and British Christianity , pledging that China will continue to support exchanges and cooperation between Chinese Christianity and other churches worldwide.

Welby, who is the fourth Archbishop of Canterbury to visit China, called for stronger cooperation between Chinese and British churches.

Welby, 59, is the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England. He is visiting Beijing at the invitation of the State Administration for Religious Affairs and Christian associations in China.

Related news

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.