Chinese media highlighted today the current visit to China paid by Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense. Xinhua News Agency said "Saudi Arabia Crown Prince to Visit China", adding that "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will pay an official visit to China from March 13 to 16, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said." The People's Daily said "Chinese President Meets Saudi Arabia Crown Prince in Beijing", adding that "Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Beijing on Thursday, pledging to strengthen strategic partnership of the two countries. Crown Prince Salman is paying an official visit to China from March 13 to 16 at the invitation of Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao. Li held a welcoming ceremony for him at the Great Hall of the People."