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Brown in first visit to China as PM

Updated on 17 January 2008

Source PA News

Prime Minister Gordon Brown is flying to China for his first visit to the economic powerhouse since taking over at No 10.

The premier's trip will also take in India, another emerging force in the global economy.

Talks are expected to centre on trade and the environment, with Mr Brown having declared "tens of thousands" of British jobs could be created with an expected 50% increase in business with China over the next two years.

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