China's Hu departs for Australian state visit, APEC summit
Chinese President Hu Jintao left on Monday for a seven-day state visit to Australia that will include attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, state media said.
By Agencies |
BEIJING: Chinese President Hu Jintao left on Monday for a seven-day state visit to Australia that will include attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, state media said.
Hu will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Commerce Minister Bo Xilai and other top Chinese officials, a news agency said.
Hu will meet Australian Prime Minister John Howard during the trip, which will see the two sides sign a series of trade, energy, and mineral resource deals, according to a Chinese daily.
A senior Asian diplomat told AFP in Sydney that China is expected to clash with western nations over a statement on climate change expected to be issued by APEC leaders.
APEC leaders will also discuss food safety at the September 8-9 summit following a spate of recalls and concerns over Chinese food products, an Australian official said on Monday.
Hu will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Commerce Minister Bo Xilai and other top Chinese officials, a news agency said.
Hu will meet Australian Prime Minister John Howard during the trip, which will see the two sides sign a series of trade, energy, and mineral resource deals, according to a Chinese daily.
A senior Asian diplomat told AFP in Sydney that China is expected to clash with western nations over a statement on climate change expected to be issued by APEC leaders.
APEC leaders will also discuss food safety at the September 8-9 summit following a spate of recalls and concerns over Chinese food products, an Australian official said on Monday.
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