Will Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and Commerce Minister Bo Xilai accompany President Hus visit to Africa?
Please brief us on Portuguese Prime Minister’s visit to China. A: Present Hu’s visit to 8 African countries is an important visit towards the whole Africa. The visit is to further deepen China-Africa traditional friendship, implement achievements of Beijing Summit, broaden practical cooperation and promote common development. As for the people accompany Hu’s visit, you will get the information in his departure report. On Portuguese Prime Minister’s visit to China, this is the first visit by Mr. Jose Socrates after he became the Prime Minister. China attaches great importance to it and we will give warm and friendly reception. Premier Wen Jiabao, Chairman Wu Bangguo and Vice President Zeng Qinghong will meet with him. Besides Beijing, he will also go to Shanghai and Macau and attend relevant economic and trade activities. We believe this visit will further enrich the Comprehensive Strategic partnership and deepen mutually-beneficial and friendly cooperation in various fields. Later this
