Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R), joined by New York Stock Exchange Interim Chairman John Reed, waves from the podium before ringing the opening bell in New York, December 8, 2003. The premier also met with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan during his visit to the city. Wen will travel to Washington, D.C. later in the day. [Reuters]

Premier Wen Jiabao (C) is accompanied by New York Stock Exchange Interim Chairman John Reed (far R) as he greets James Fanning, a trader on the exchange floor after ringing the opening bell, Monday December 8, 2003. [AP Photo]

Wen Jiabao (C) waves to reporters as he tours the trading floor at The New York Stock Exchange with Interim Chairman, John Reed (far R, second row) after the premier rang the opening bell Monday, December 8, 2003. [Reuters]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C) is joined by New York Stock Exchange Interim Chairman John Reed (R) and NYSE President Robert Britz on the podium before ringing the opening bell in New York, December 8, 2003. The premier also met with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan during his visit to the city. Wen will travel to Washington, D.C. later in the day. [Reuters]

Premier Wen Jiabao (L) shakes hands with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan in New York, December 7, 2003. Wen is expected to depart for talks in Washington D.C. where he will meet with U.S. President George W. Bush and other senior government officials. [Reuters]

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