President of the Central African Republic Francois Bozize arrived in Beijing Thursday, starting his state visit to China from Aug. 19 to 24.

Bozize made the visit as guest of Chinese President Hu Jintao. Chinese leaders will meet with Bozize during his stay in Beijing.

Bozize will also visit southwest China's Guizhou province and east China's Shanghai municipality.

(Xinhua News Agency August 19, 2004)