Visit puts spotlight on China trade

Over these past few days Chinese president Xi Jinping with his wife and entourage were being royally hosted with pomp and circumstance in the UK. It was the first visit to the UK in over 10 years by a Chinese president.

Interestingly, he visited Ireland in 2012 for three days when he was vice president.

It was seen at the time as a landmark visit and it was hoped it would lead to much needed investment.