Shortly after British Prime Minister David Cameron's re-election in May, he was quoted as saying he believes the relationship between the UK and China has entered a "golden era" of development.
Since then, both sides have been throwing around "gold" to describe both economic and diplomatic ties.
Mike Bastin, director of China Business Center based in London, says the term, though perhaps somewhat derivative, does seem to fit.
"I think the golden era is the right term. The British government realized the growth in trade with China and other fast-growing nations is so important for the Eurozone economy. And I also think