From China Daily:
President Hu Jintao was expected to begin a state visit to Australia today. He is set to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and wrap up energy and mineral resources deals. He was scheduled to arrive in Perth later today and attend a banquet hosted by Western Australia’s Premier Alan Carpenter.
He was due to meet Australian Governor-General Michael Jeffery, in Canberra, tomorrow. Hu will also see Australian Prime Minister John Howard and discuss growing bilateral ties, plus sign agreements on trade, justice and technology. China has overtaken Japan as Australia’s biggest trading partner, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics….[Full Text]
– Read also earlier post Huge Progress Made in 35 Years of China-Australia Diplomatic Ties via CDT
