Chinese President Xi and French President hold press conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L, front) holds a welcoming ceremony for French President Francois Hollande in Beijing, capital of China, April 25, 2013. Xi held talks with Hollande here on Thursday. <Xinhua/Ju Peng>

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and French President Francois Hollande meet with journalists in Beijing, capital of China, April 25, 2013. <Xinhua/Wang Ye>