Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan confirmed in Beijing Thursday that Chinese President Hu Jintao will pay a visit to Australia.

Kong confirmed the news in response to a journalist's question.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard visited China about a month ago and invited Chinese President Hu Jintao to visit Australia, Kong said, adding that the visit was under preparation by both sides and the exact visit date would be released later.

Kong said the visit would be of significance to further increasing mutual understanding and boosting Sino-Australian cooperation.

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