2010-09-01 13:32

BEIJING - Liechtenstein Monday recognized China's full market economy status, as Liechtenstein's Crown Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein and Prime Minister Klaus Tchutscher visit China.

Chinese Vice-president Xi Jinping and the two Liechtensteiner leaders attended the signing ceremony for the relevant documents Monday.

Xi hailed the 60-year diplomatic relationship between China and Liechtenstein when meeting with the two leaders, adding that China hopes to work with Liechtenstein to enhance friendly bilateral cooperation.

The two Liechtensteiner leaders said their country values its ties with China and is ready to increase bilateral cooperation in economics, trade, culture and tourism.

Besides Beijing, the two leaders will visit Shanghai and the ongoing World Expo.