Top EU official kicks off first China tour

BEIJING - European Council President Herman Van Rompuy arrived in Beijing on Sunday on his first official visit to China, with talks on the eurozone debt crisis and trade disputes high on the agenda.

During his five-day visit, Van Rompuy will meet Chinese leaders including President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and Vice-President Xi Jinping.

He will also pay visits to Chengdu, capital city of Southwest China's Sichuan province, and the economic hub of Shanghai.