Boris Johnson visits China – in pictures

Why can you never find a docking station when you want one? Boris meets former and current students from the UK and Beijing at the London universities international partnership showcase in Beijing Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Moptops of the world unite! Boris meets members of the Beijing Beatles as he tours the stands at the Great British Brands festival at the Zhuo Zhan mall, the largest shopping centre in China Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Banging the drum for Britain: Boris plays in a band with Lord Sassoon (left) at the Great British Brands festival Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

The Peking Opera has issued profuse apologies after an unfortunate incident in which an antenna became entangled in the mayor's luxuriant barnet. Boris visited the Reinwood Theatre in Beijing where he saw a performance and had dinner with the cast Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Where he likes to be – in the driving seat. Boris sits in a Jaguar sports car at the Great British Brands festival Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Oh dear, a double booking. The chancellor is choked to learn that a special guest has been invited to appear at the sold out An Evening with George at Peking University
Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

"Don't be a stranger' – George urges Boris to cosy up while meeting students at Peking University Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Just like that! Chinese students were reportedly baffled by the mayor's unscheduled Tommy Cooper impressions Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Never one to miss a photo opportunity, Boris gatecrashes a freshers week group portrait at Peking University Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA