Senior Chinese official in Myanmar

Senior Chinese official in Myanmar

MYANMAR: Wang Zhongyu, the chief secretary of the Chinese Cabinet, arrived in Yangon on Sunday on a four-day official visit in the latest demonstration of growing ties between Myanmar and China.

Wang, a state councilor and secretary general of the State Council of China, was welcomed at the Yangon International Airport by Myanmar leaders led by Lt. Gen. Khin Nyunt, Secretary One of the ruling military junta.

He was taken to the government guest house in a motorcade. Wang is expected to hold official talks with Khin Nyunt later Sunday before attending a dinner hosted by him. Khin Nyunt is also the chief of military intelligence.

Wang is scheduled to meet on Monday with Myanmar leader Than Shwe, who is the chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, as the government is known. --AP