On September 21, 2007, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui and Simon McDonald, advisor to British Prime Minister on foreign and defense issues, held the second round of strategic dialogue between the two countries in Beijing. Jon Cunliffe, advisor to British Prime Minister on international economic affairs and Europe, attended the dialogue. Dai Bingguo, Minister of Central Foreign Affairs Office and Vice Foreign Minister, met with the UK delegation.

The two sides exchanged in-depth views mainly on the current international situation, China-Britain and China-EU ties, as well as international and regional issues of common concern, agreeing to continue to consolidate bilateral relations, keep high-level visits, deepen mutually-beneficial cooperation in key areas, and strengthen coordination in major international affairs, so as to push ahead China-Britain comprehensive strategic partnership.

The first round of strategic dialogue between China and Britain was held in London in December of 2005.