Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the UK in October this year was hailed by both countries as a huge success and lifted China-UK ties to a new height. What role does President Xi's visit play in further promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries? Ciaran Devane, chief executive of the British Council, gives an exclusive interview to China Daily Website, sharing his insights about the effects of President's Xi visit, the fruitful results of the China-UK Year of Cultural Exchange and the future prospects of China-UK people-to-people exchanges.

Guest: Ciaran Devane

Reporter: Hu Zhe

Editor: Yu Xiaoou

Executive producer: Feng Minghui