During the meeting with Hu, Brown hailed the agreement of cooperation reached on Thursday between the sports administrations of the two countries, which will help British athletes to improve their skills in events such as diving and table tennis, at which China excels.

Brown is also scheduled to attend a reception for some of Britain's young hopefuls, as well as watching some sports events, a source with the Foreign Ministry said.

"I don't think the British public thought we would do so well," he told reporters on his way to Beijing.

The prime minister did not reserve his cheers only for the British team but also lauded the "spectacular success" of the Chinese team.

Britain's Paula Radcliffe carries the Olympic torch across Tower Bridge during its journey through London April 6, 2008. London is the fourth stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland. [Agencies]

Brown is traveling with his wife and their two young sons, John, 4, and Fraser, 2, who were said to be excited at the chance to watch the Games. It is the first time Brown has taken his sons on an official overseas trip.

The British prime minister is among the latest wave of world leaders to arrive in Beijing ahead of the closing ceremony.

President Hu Friday also held talks with the presidents of Dominica and Iceland, and the governor-general of Australia.

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