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Chinese President Hu Jintao is due to travel to Pakistan after three days of trade and political talks in India.Chinese President Hu Jintao is due to travel to Pakistan after three days of trade and political talks in India.
The state-run Chinese news agency said unprecedented agreements were expected to be signed with Pakistan during Mr Hu's visit, but gave no details.The state-run Chinese news agency said unprecedented agreements were expected to be signed with Pakistan during Mr Hu's visit, but gave no details.
Correspondents say there has been speculation that they could involve a big expansion of Chinese assistance to Pakistan's nuclear power industry.Correspondents say there has been speculation that they could involve a big expansion of Chinese assistance to Pakistan's nuclear power industry.
This is similar to a recent civilian nuclear deal between the US and India.This is similar to a recent civilian nuclear deal between the US and India.
That landmark deal is awaiting final approval by the US Congress.That landmark deal is awaiting final approval by the US Congress.
Correspondents say India has always been suspicious of China's close support for Pakistan and its military ties with India's historical rival.Correspondents say India has always been suspicious of China's close support for Pakistan and its military ties with India's historical rival.
But Mr Hu has said his country could help forge peace between the South Asian rivals and that Beijing sought no "selfish gains" in South Asia.But Mr Hu has said his country could help forge peace between the South Asian rivals and that Beijing sought no "selfish gains" in South Asia.
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Mr Hu is the first Chinese head of state to visit both Pakistan and India in 10 years.Mr Hu is the first Chinese head of state to visit both Pakistan and India in 10 years.
On his last day in India in the financial capital Mumbai (Bombay), Mr Hu met Indian business leaders, and the family of a doctor who died treating Chinese soldiers wounded during fighting with Japan.On his last day in India in the financial capital Mumbai (Bombay), Mr Hu met Indian business leaders, and the family of a doctor who died treating Chinese soldiers wounded during fighting with Japan.
China does not seek any selfish gains in South Asia and is ready to play a constructive role in promoting peace President Hu Jintao India visit in picturesChina does not seek any selfish gains in South Asia and is ready to play a constructive role in promoting peace President Hu Jintao India visit in pictures
He presented an album of photographs of Dr Dwarkanath S Kotnis, a little known figure in India but a hero in China, to the family. The family presented him with a CD of a film on the doctor and a handloom bedspread.He presented an album of photographs of Dr Dwarkanath S Kotnis, a little known figure in India but a hero in China, to the family. The family presented him with a CD of a film on the doctor and a handloom bedspread.
"The meeting last 20-25 minutes. Mr Hu told us that China would be always grateful for Dr Kotnis's contribution," said family member Rajan Borkar. "The meeting lasted 20-25 minutes. Mr Hu told us that China would be always grateful for Dr Kotnis's contribution," said family member Rajan Borkar.
Mr Hu's visit to China has been met with demonstrations by a number of Tibetan groups, protesting against alleged Chinese atrocities in Tibet.Mr Hu's visit to China has been met with demonstrations by a number of Tibetan groups, protesting against alleged Chinese atrocities in Tibet.
One Tibetan protestor set himself on fire outside the hotel in Mumbai where was Mr Hu staying.One Tibetan protestor set himself on fire outside the hotel in Mumbai where was Mr Hu staying.
The police said the man had sustained burn injuries on his leg and had been taken to the hospital for treatment.The police said the man had sustained burn injuries on his leg and had been taken to the hospital for treatment.
India now recognises Tibet as part of China, but still hosts more than 100,000 Tibetans, including the Tibetan government-in-exile led by the Dalai Lama.India now recognises Tibet as part of China, but still hosts more than 100,000 Tibetans, including the Tibetan government-in-exile led by the Dalai Lama.
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During his visit to India, Mr Hu met Indian PM Manmohan Singh and both leaders pledged to double their trade to $40bn (£21bn) a year by 2010.During his visit to India, Mr Hu met Indian PM Manmohan Singh and both leaders pledged to double their trade to $40bn (£21bn) a year by 2010.
He also welcomed the peace process between India and Pakistan. He said China was prepared to play a "constructive role for the promotion of peace and development in South Asia".He also welcomed the peace process between India and Pakistan. He said China was prepared to play a "constructive role for the promotion of peace and development in South Asia".
Can Delhi bury past ghosts? Obstacles facing ChinaCan Delhi bury past ghosts? Obstacles facing China
A peaceful and prosperous South Asia was beneficial for the whole world, Mr Hu said.A peaceful and prosperous South Asia was beneficial for the whole world, Mr Hu said.
He also lauded what he said was China and India's "productive co-operation in many fields".He also lauded what he said was China and India's "productive co-operation in many fields".
China and India have overcome many hurdles in recent years but significant differences remain, including a number of border disputes, correspondents say.China and India have overcome many hurdles in recent years but significant differences remain, including a number of border disputes, correspondents say.
Both India and China have produced staggering economic growth in recent years, but India continues to lag behind on many fronts.Both India and China have produced staggering economic growth in recent years, but India continues to lag behind on many fronts.
China has a literacy rate of 95%, compared with India's 68%. Indian exports of manufactured goods in the financial year ending last March were valued at $71bn, compared with $713bn for China.China has a literacy rate of 95%, compared with India's 68%. Indian exports of manufactured goods in the financial year ending last March were valued at $71bn, compared with $713bn for China.