The "spectacular" Beijing Olympics has set a new standard for the next host, London, visiting British Prime Minister Gordon Brown told President Hu Jintao Friday.

Brown arrived in Beijing with his family Friday morning, despite calls for him to boycott the event from some opposition politicians. He will attend the final days of the Games, including the closing ceremony that will end with the handover of the Olympic flag from Beijing to London.

"With the whole world watching, the Beijing Olympic Games has captured the imagination of the entire global community," Brown said at the Great Hall of the People.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown during their meeting in Beijing, China, Aug. 22, 2008. Brown arrived in Beijing on Friday morning to watch the Games and attend the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. [Xinhua]

"The 2008 Beijing Olympics has set a new standard for the Olympic Games which we in London in 2012 will seek to follow," he said.

Hu warmly welcomed the Browns and thanked the British prime minister who, in a gesture of support of the Games, greeted the Olympic flame at No 10 Downing Street, his London residence, in April.

Brown is planning to use his visit to seek ways of ensuring the UK's medal haul in Beijing is not a one-off and that the Great Britain team builds on its success in 2012.

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