China's President Xi Jinping has begun a state visit to France in the southeastern city of Lyon, where Chinese silk-making skills took root in the 15th Century.

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius led the welcome for the Chinese leader at the start of a trip marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Our correspondent Fabien Farge said: "A gala dinner in Lyon with city authorities marks the first official part of President Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to Fra...
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