President to go on 10-day China tour

On the invitation of the Chinese government, President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake a visit to China from 12-21 September.

During the visit, the president will go to Chengdu, Shanghai and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and hold meetings with the provincial leadership.

According to a curtain-raiser issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson on Thursday, the discussions will encompass Pakistan-China bilateral relations, with a particular focus on economic and trade cooperation, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and future connectivity initiatives.