China and the Czech Republic on Tuesday agreed to elevate their ties to a strategic partnership during Chinese President Xi Jinping's first state visit to the country, as the two nations inked a host of intergovernmental agreements to promote ties in various areas. ![](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20160330/6c0b840a2e381865717e19.jpg) | China, Czech Republic sign deals |
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