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China PM Wen arrives for official visit

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao flew into Bangkok Tuesday for an overnight visit on what will be his last foreign trip before the new Chinese leadership takes over.

Wen touches down: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, second from left, is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana, fourth from right, and Transport Minister Chatchart Sithipan, far right, upon his arrival at Don Mueang airport Tuesday. Mr Wen is on an official visit to Thailand that wraps up Wednesday. (Photo by Government House)

With Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra still in Phnom Penh at the Asean summit, Mr Wen was met at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana.

He will have an audience with His Majesty the King. He also will have talks with Thai officials, and will leave for China Wednesday evening.

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