On 13 October, Consul General Tang Rui met with Councillor Mohammed Tahir Rafiq, Mayor of Bury in Greater Manchester, for an in-depth exchange of views on strengthening practical cooperation between the two sides in various fields.

Consul General Tang noted that Bury has a rich industrial history and a distinctive cultural heritage. It has achieved results in economic transformation, its society is full of vitality, and its future development is promising. The Consulate General is willing to maintain close working contacts with the Bury Council and work together to promote practical cooperation across various fields for the benefit of people in both places.

Mayor Rafiq said that China's economic and technological achievements are impressive. Bury is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with the Consulate General, expand trade, investment and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest in Bury.