BEIJING, Nov. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao is expected to hold talks with visiting US President George W. Bush at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Sunday morning.

    Before the talks, Hu will host a grand welcome ceremony for Bush, who is on his third China trip since 2001. State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan and other senior officials of the two countries will attend the ceremony and the talks.

    Observers expect that the two heads of state would exchange views on such issues as bilateral relations, trade and economic cooperation, the Taiwan question and other international and regional issues of common concern.

    Hu and Bush are expected to meet the press after their talks.

    Hu will also hold a banquet for the US president in the evening.

    Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will meet with President Bush Sunday noon and they will have a luncheon together.

    Bush arrived here Saturday evening for a three-day visit. Accompanying him are his wife Laura Bush, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and US National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley. Enditem