Chinese premier sends congratulations to new British PM

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers her first address to the nation outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on Sept. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang recently sent a message to Liz Truss to congratulate her on taking office as British prime minister.

In his message, Li said the healthy and stable development of China-Britain relations is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples, adding that China is willing to work with Britain to advance the bilateral relationship along the right track towards long-term stability on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. ■