CGTN: It is reported that on July 20, after being appointed prime minister by King Charles III, Andy Burnham, the new leader of the Labour Party, formally took office as the new UK prime minister and started naming new cabinet. What’s your comment? 

Lin Jian: Premier Li Qiang has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Burnham for taking office. China’s policy and position on developing China-UK relations is consistent. Both China and the UK are permanent members of the UN Security Council and major economies in the world. To develop a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership serves the fundamental interests of two countries and peoples, and is also conducive to world peace, stability and prosperity. China looks to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the UK based on mutual respect and properly handling differences, and together ensure that bilateral ties will move in the right direction.