Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with Belgian King Philippe in Brussels. During their meeting, President Xi said Belgium was an important partner for China in the EU, and he hoped his visit would help push forward bilateral ties. The Chinese president will also visit the EU‘s headquarters in Brussels.  | (From L) Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Chinese President Xi Jinping, King Philippe of Belgium and Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President attend an official welcoming ceremony at the Royal Palace in Brussels on March 30, 2014. |
After the meeting, President Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan visited the Pairi Daiza Zoo in Brugelette. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde personally gave them a tour around the Chinese section, where they got to see Giant Panda, Hao Hao. The zoo received Hao Hao and her partner Xing Hui from China in February and will stay in Belgium on a 15-year lease. 
| Chinese President Xi Jinping and King Philippe of Belgium review the guard of honor during an official welcoming ceremony at the Royal Palace in Brussels on march 30. 2014. |
| Chinese President Xi Jinping, King Philippe of Belgium, Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attend a meeting in the Vase Room on March 30, 2014 at the Royal Palace in Brussels. |
| Chinese President Xi Jinping, King Philippe of Belgium, Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attend a meeting in the Vase Room on March 30, 2014 at the Royal Palace in Brussels |
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