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BEIJING, China—Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III exchanges views with Chinese President Hu Jintao during the bilateral meeting at the East Hall, Great Hall of the People Wednesday afternoon August 31, 2011 in line with his five-day State Visit to the People's Republic of China (PROC). Earlier, President Aquino has witnessed the signing of documents on energy and power related agreement, mining and mineral processing projects, manufacturing related projects and infrastructure related undertakings. The visit is expected to boost the Philippines-China relationship and will showcase the countryas an investment haven to Chinese businessmen following major reform measures President Aquino has initiated in the government. (PLDT powered by SMART). (Photo by: Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau).