Xi aims to give Czech ties a boost

President expected to 'renew and energize' the joint relationship during his three-day trip

President Xi Jinping's historic visit to the Czech Republic, which starts on Monday, is expected to "renew and energize" bilateral ties, with more than 20 documents on cooperation due to be signed.

The 49-hour trip will be the first state visit by a Chinese president either to the Czech Republic or the former Czechoslovakia in 67 years - since the founding of the People's Republic of China.