On a fence-mending visit to China after his controversial meeting with the Dalai lama, British Premier David Cameron on Monday opposed Tibet's independence even as the two countries agreed on cooperation in civil nuclear power and high speed rail.
Chinese Premier li Keqiang pledged to enhance political and economic ties with Britain as Cameron voiced opposition to "Tibet's independence", State-run Xinhua news agency reported about talks between the two leaders.
Cameron, whose China tour was delayed since his meeting with the Dalai lama in May 2012, said Britain respects China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, recognises Tibet as part of China and does not support "Tibet independence", the report said.
"We two countries must insist on mutual respect and equal treatment, understand and take care of each other's major concerns, properly handle sensitive issues," li told Cameron during the talks.
The two leaders oversaw the signing of 10 agreements, including deals on space exploration and patent protection.