BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao held a ceremony here Monday afternoon to welcome visiting President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Roh Moo-hyun.

　　The two heads of state will hold talks after the welcoming ceremony on the bilateral ties, regional and international issues of common concern.

　　Roh Moo-hyun arrived here Monday morning for a four-day state visit to China. Enditem