Top legislator third leader to visit Europe

Li Zhanshu will follow in footsteps of president, premier in strengthening ties

China's top legislator Li Zhanshu will kick off his European tour on Wednesday, making him the third Chinese leader to choose the continent as his first destination for an overseas trip this year.

The 10-day trip will take Li, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, to Norway, Austria and Hungary. It follows the visits of President Xi Jinping in March and Premier Li Keqiang last month.