Aquino's China visit to boost bilateral ties

Philippine president scheduled to meet business leaders in Beijing

MANILA, the Philippines - Philippine President Benigno Aquino was scheduled to arrive in Beijing late on Tuesday to begin a five-day visit to China, which is expected to raise bilateral relations to a higher level.

Aquino, on his first state visit to China since taking office in June 2010, is accompanied by a 300-strong delegation, mainly composed of representatives from leading Philippine companies.