Brazilian and Chinese Presidents Lula and Hu attend welcoming ceremony in Beijing
Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) escorts Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 19, 2009. Lula will meet Chinese leaders to discuss trade and energy cooperation. China became Brazil's leading trade partner this year. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)
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