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Xi Jinping, Kevin Rudd start talks in Canberra

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-06-21 08:06
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CANBERRA - Visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd began their talks here in the Parliament House in Canberra on Monday morning.

Xi Jinping, Kevin Rudd start talks in Canberra
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (L) shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Parliament House in Canberra June 20, 2010. Xi started the second leg of a four-day visit to Australia on Sunday. [Agencies] 

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The talks with Kevin Rudd are believed to be among the top agenda for Xi's five-day Australian trip. The two leaders are expected to exchange views on boosting bilateral relations and other issues of common concern.

The talks are scheduled to last around one hour and the two leaders are set to witness the signing of several cooperation agreements after the talks.

Xi  is here as a guest of Kevin Rudd.  Later on the day, Xi will address the Australia-China Trade and Economic Forum with Rudd.