BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao left here Tuesday morning for a state visit to Britain, Germany, Spain and the Republic of Korea (ROK).

    Hu was invited by Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, German President Horst Koehler, Spanish Kng Juan Calos I and ROK President Roh Moo-hyun.

    After the visit, President Hu will attend the 13th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting to be held in Pusan of the ROK from Nov. 18 to 19.

    Hu's entourage includes Hu's wife Liu Yongqing, State CouncilorTang Jiaxuan, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, Minister in charge ofthe State Development and Reform Commission Ma Kai, and Commerce Minister Bo Xilai. Enditem