Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 6, 2013.(Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas review an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony held for Abbas in Beijing, capital of China, May 6, 2013. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)