Welcoming ceremony for Canadian PM Trudeau in Beijing (19 images)

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang escorts Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his arrival to a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 31, 2016. Trudeau is hailing a new era in economic relations with China during his first official visit to his country's key trading partner.

Chinese soldiers perform honor guard duties as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 31, 2016. Trudeau is hailing a new era in economic relations with China during his first official visit to his country's key trading partner. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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Chinese soldiers perform honor guard duties as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 31, 2016. Trudeau is hailing a new era in economic relations with China during his first official visit to his country's key trading partner. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 31, 2016. Trudeau is hailing a new era in economic relations with China during his first official visit to his country's key trading partner. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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