'Fans' excited over Boris Johnson's China visit

Chinese banks to come to UK

Chinese banks will be able to apply to set up branches in Britain, Chancellor George Osborne has announced during a visit to the country.

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Mayor of London Boris Johnson meets local shoppers in China. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Chancellor George Osborne said he and Boris were "yin and yang". Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Students at Peking University pose with Boris. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Last updated Tue 15 Oct 2013

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