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Thai PM starts China visit

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-06-30 16:41

BEIJING -- Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej arrived in Beijing on Monday, kicking off his four-day official visit to China.

Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej (R) talks with a member of his cabinet during a no-confidence vote at the Parliament House in Bangkok June 27, 2008.[Agencies]

It is his first China trip since he was appointed prime minister in January this year.

During his stay, Chinese President Hu Jintao is scheduled to meet with Samak. Premier Wen Jiabao will hold official talks with him.