Chinese, Russian presidents hold talks

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) accompanies his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in reviewing a guard of honor during the welcoming ceremony Hu hosts for Putin's visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct. 14, 2004.

Chinese President Hu Jintao(1st R) and his wife(2nd R) pose for a photo with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin(1st L) and his wife at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China Oct. 14, 2004. (Xinhua Photo)

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China Oct. 14, 2004. (Xinhua Photo)

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands after signing agreements in a ceremony in Beijing's Great Hall of the People Thursday Oct. 14, 2004.