Singaporean PM starts China visit

Source: Xinhua | 10-22-2008 17:19

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Singapore Prime Minister Lee HsienLoong arrived here on Wednesday afternoon, starting his official visit to China.

During the six-day tour in China, Lee will meet top Chinese leaders and attend the seventh Asia-Europe Meeting scheduled in Beijing on Oct. 24-25.

He also planned to visit the cities of Xi'an and Shanghai.

Lee's wife Ho Ching, executive director and chief executive officer of Singapore state investment firm Temasek Holdings, was expected to arrive in Beijing Thursday.

Editor:Zhang Ning