Leaders with Shaanxi
As a key part of eastern civilization, both ancient and modern, Xi'an has always fascinated, attracted and influenced people. Since 1979, more than 200 foreign leaders have visited the city.
Uzbek President Islam Karimov visits the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses. |
South Korean President Park Geun-hye attends the Samsung project releasing ceremony in Xi'an. |
US first lady Michelle Obama enjoys a Yangko dance contest at Xi'an's South Gate. |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel inspects a warrior figure at the museum. |
Myanmar's former President U Thein Sein visits Yangling Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi province. |
Netherlands' King Willem Alexander visits a cave dwelling in Yan'an city in northern Shaanxi. |
New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key visits the Xi'an International Trade & Logistics Park. |
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy visits a steel factory in Shaanxi. |
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. |
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev pays a visit to a facility in Xi'an. |
(China Daily 07/05/2016 page25)