The picture taken on January 10, 2008 shows Jean Chretien, former Canadian Prime Minister, attends the 30th anniversary gala of Canada China Business Council in Beijing Thursday night. Chretien's visit was made by invitation of the CITIC Group, one of the country's biggest financial groups. On the previous day, he met with Xi Jinping, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. (Photo by Shi Gang/Beijing Review Web Exclusive) |