CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi Jinping heads to Czech Republic

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his way for a state visit to the Czech Republic. 

It will be the first time for a Chinese top leader to visit the country since diplomatic ties were established 67 years ago. President Xi will meet his counterpart Milos Zeman.

The two presidents are expected to sign a number of deals covering sectors including finance, infrastructure, technology and cultural exchanges. They will also discuss China's "Belt and Road" initiative, bilateral ties and China-Europe relations.