British Deputy Prime Minister to Visit China

John Prescott, deputy prime minister and secretary of state for the environment, transport and regions of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, will pay an official visit to China on October 12-19.

This was announced by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhu Bangzao Tuesday at the regular press conference.

He said that Prescott is invited by Chinese Vice Premier Wu Bangguo.



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