French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, left, stand with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during the national anthem of welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. Paris and Beijing were expected to sign a series of agreements Monday during the French prime minister's visit to boost trade with the Asian economic giant, an indication of improving relations a year after the French president angered China by meeting with the Dalai Lama.
(AP Photo/Andy Wong)