China's Li arrived in Manila on the evening of Nov. 15 by chartered plane to
attend the China-ASEAN leaders' meeting at the invitation of Philippines
President Marcos. He was met at Ninoy Aquino International Airport by the
Philippine finance minister and China's ambassadors to the Philippines and to
ASEAN. Li traveled to Manila after completing a formal visit to Thailand;
Thailand's deputy prime minister and finance minister and China's ambassador to
Thailand saw him off in Bangkok.