The UK, as guest of honor at the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, is looking to strengthen economic ties with China through cooperation, competition, and constructive challenge. Its goals include opening new business opportunities for UK-based companies in China, attracting Chinese investment into the UK, and partnering with China in international markets. Gerard Lyons, Economist and Senior Independent Director at Bank of China (UK), spoke to CGTN Europe about the future of China-UK relations.