Premier Zhu to Visit Japan, ROK and Attend Asia-Europe Meeting

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji will pay an official visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) from October 12 to 22, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori and ROK President Kim Dae-jung.

During the trip, Zhu will also attend the 3rd Asia-Europe Meeting, which is to be held in Seoul of ROK, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Sun Yuxi announced Thursday at the routine press conference.

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