LONDON: Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed a glittering state banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday in a visit to Britain focused on business deals and stronger trade ties.

"Mr. President, your visit is a defining moment in this very special year for our bilateral relationship," Elizabeth told Xi in a speech, wearing a white banquet dress encrusted with crystals.

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