CRI听力:UK Should Have Nothing to Fear about China: Envoy

The Chinese Ambassador to the UK was interviewed by Dermot Murnaghan during the program called Murnaghan on Sky News.

Answering the question of whether the UK should fear anything from China, Liu Xiaoming said the two countries should cooperate more, rather than build on suspicions of each other.

Nothing to fear about China. China is a peace-loving country and the president will be here for cooperation partnership and I think China and the UK have a lot to cooperate (on) and we believe China and the UK are two important countries of a global influence. By working together the two countries will help to build a better world, to promote prosperity and to save world peace."

One cooperation deal that has aroused discussion among Britons is the possible Chinese investment into the Hinkley Point nuclear power station.

While some have voiced support for the deal, there's also worry that the Chinese funding into the project is a threat to the country's nuclear security.

Ambassador Li Xiaoming refutes that claim.

"I heard quite a lot about these concerns about the nuclear power station. I think Chinese companies are here to build nuclear power at the request of British businesses, request of the British government. They are not here for the so-called control of your nuclear power. We are here for a win-win cooperation. We'll play by international standards, we'll follow international rule. It's transparent and I think your security, authorities - regulation authorities - are not that stupid to, you know, to allow a Chinese company to control your nuclear facilities."

The ambassador also talked about the issues concerning internet security, stressing that China itself is a victim to internet hacking, and the Chinese government is resolutely against such behaviors.

"I would say, you know, cyber is not a safe place and I think countries should work together rather than, you know, criticise each other."

The ambassador made similar comments during an interview with BBC's Newsnight program, where he further called on the two countries to broaden common interests while reserving differences.