President Hu Jintao (L) and visiting Irish President Mary McAleese inspect Chinese guards of honor at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, Oct.9, 2003. The Irish president arrived in Beijing on Wednesday on the second leg of her state visit to China. [newsphoto.com.cn]

President Hu Jintao (C) introduces Chinese officials to visiting Irish President Mary McAleese at a welcoming ceremony in Beijing yesterday. [newsphoto.com.cn]

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