Suu Kyi's visit seen as bid to boost friendship

Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night to kick off her first China visit as her country's No 2 political figure.

During Suu Kyi's five-day visit, Premier Li Keqiang will host a welcoming ceremony and hold talks with Suu Kyi. She also will visit other cities.

A ceremony will be held for the signing of bilateral documents, according to the Foreign Ministry, although details of the pacts were not disclosed.