For Immediate ReleaseDecember 10, 2003Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and Mrs. Aline Chrétien will officially welcome His Excellency Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. at the Cartier Square Drill Hall. Open media coverage.Prime Minister Chrétien will meet Premier Wen on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. in room 307-S, Centre Block. Photo opportunity.Prime Minister Chrétien will participate in a signing ceremony with Premier Wen. Following the ceremony there will be a joint media availability on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. in room 237-C, Centre Block. Open media coverage.Prime Minister Chrétien will attend a luncheon given by the Canada-China Business Council on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 12:50 p.m. at the Confederation Ballrooms I,II,III, of the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. Open media coverage.NOTE: Media wishing to cover the luncheon are required to register at the British Columbia Room, 2nd Floor, Westin Hotel, in between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Prime Minister Chrétien and Mrs. Aline Chrétien will host a dinner in honour of Premier Wen on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau. Open media coverage of remarks.- 30 -
