China has increased diplomacy and investment in Latin America in recent years, with an eye on its natural resources and developing markets for manufactured goods and even arms.
Hu and Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, who traveled to China last year, are expected Monday to announce the start of talks for a joint free trade accord, which could be signed in 2010. They are also due to sign 11 cooperation deals.
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November 16, 2008 17:28 ET (22:28 GMT)
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