The UK and China have been maintaining very good cooperation in legal enforcement and fighting against corruption. In July 2015, President Xi’s special envoy Meng Jianzhu said when he was meeting with Prime Minister Cameron that legal enforcement and security cooperation is an important component of the China-UK comprehensive strategic partnership, and embodies high mutual trust between the two countries, a highlight of China-UK cooperation in a new era.

The UK recognized China’s market economy status, and being supportive in relations with the EU. For years the UK has been suggesting that the EU give market economy status recognition for China.

During an interview with Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping said that The Hinkley Point is the product of tripartite cooperation among China, the UK and France. “I hope that the companies of the three countries will fully leverage their respective strengths to ensure the successful launch of this project and deliver benefits to the British people,” he said.

EDF Energy reached an agreement with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN)for a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset on Oct. 21, 2015.