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Chinese state councilor meets Danish Crown Prince
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-08-09 22:51

BEIJING - Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong on Saturday watched a performance by the Royal Danish Ballet together with Danish Crown Prince Frederik Andre Henrik Christian and his family at the National Center for the Performing Arts here.

Before the performance, the two held a brief talk on issues such as strengthening Sino-Danish relations and bilateral cultural communication.

The royal family came to China for the Beijing Olympic Games, with the Prince arriving on Monday and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, arriving on Thursday.

They attended the opening ceremony on Friday and will take part in other activities during their visit.

The Royal Danish Ballet is the world's third-oldest ballet company, having been founded in 1748.