Chinese president kicks off visit to Britain

British Queen Elizabeth (1st L, front) stands with Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd L, front) and his wife Liu Yongqing (3rd L, front) at the Horse Guards Parade in London, Nov. 8, 2005. President Hu arrived in London Nov. 8 to pay a state visit to Britain at the invitation of British Queen Elizabeth II.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R, front) inspects the guard of honor with Prince Philip (R, rear) at the Horse Guards Parade in London, Nov. 8, 2005. President Hu arrived in London Nov. 8 to pay a state visit to Britain at the invitation of British Queen Elizabeth II.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L, front) arrives in London, Nov. 8, 2005. Hu is on a state visit to UK aimed at promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Britain.