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Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, who is in Beijing for the EU-Asia summit, this morning had talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People.

A spokesman for the Office of the Prime Minister said the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, notably trade and investment, tourism, education and research cooperation. The talks were held in the context of the government's vision for Malta to become a regional centre by 2015 in education, research and high-end manufacturing.

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