Sturgeon talks rights with Chinese vice-premier

Nicola Sturgeon has discussed human rights with the most senior woman in the Chinese government as she arrived in Scotland for a UK tour.

Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong met the First Minister in Edinburgh, where she also collected an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh for her work promoting Chinese language and cultural exchanges.

The visit is part of the ongoing People to People programme between China and the UK, and included a meeting of regional representatives from China and the UK in Edinburgh to discuss further co-operation.

Ms Sturgeon said: “I am delighted to have been able to welcome vice-premier Liu Yandong and the rest of her delegation to Scotland. Scotland and China have a close relationship, and it is one we value.”