UK, China sign 9 bln pounds worth of deals during May's visit

It's been announced Britain has signed deals worth more than 9 billion pounds during Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to China this week.

British Prime Minister Theresa May attends the China-UK Business Forum in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 2, 2018. [Photo: Xinhua]

An official statement from the British government says the deals can create over 2,500 jobs across the United Kingdom.

It also says the figure is expected to rise as more agreements are signed, representing commercial signings, market access agreements and future contract commitments within different sectors.

The statement was issued as May wrapped up her three-day visit to China in Shanghai on Friday.