French president starts China visit

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande arrived in Beijing Thursday, starting his state visit to China.

During his trip, President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Hollande. Premier Li Keqiang and Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, will also meet him, reported Xinhua.

At Xi's invitation, Hollande will visit China April 25-26.