Chinese President begins state visit to Chile

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R Front) inspects the honor guard, accompanied by Chilean President Ricardo Lagos Escobar (L Front), in the welcome ceremony Lagos hosts for Hu's visit in Santiago, capital of Chile, on Nov. 18, 2004.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd L) and his wife Liu Yongqing (1st L) are welcomed by Chilean President Ricardo Lagos Escobar (2nd R) and his wife Luisa Duran de la Fuentein in a welcome ceremony Lagos hosts for Hu's visit in Santiago, capital of Chile, on Nov. 18, 2004.