BEIJING - Vice-Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Scotland on Sunday, starting his four-day visit to the United Kingdom aimed at boosting mutual political and trade ties.

Li is the first senior leader of China to visit the country since the coalition government led by David Cameron took power in May.

During his stay in Britain, Li will meet with British Prime Minister Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and Foreign Secretary William Hague.