BEIJING - Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy arrived in Beijing Tuesday afternoon, kicking off his three-day state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao.

This is Morsy's first visit to China since he took office in June. During his stay here, Morsy will hold talks with Hu, and meet with Chinese top legislator Wu Bangguo, Premier Wen Jiabao, Vice President Xi Jinping and other leaders. He will also attend an economic forum between Chinese and Egyptian entrepreneurs.