President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shakes hands with Vice President Noli de Castro shortly before she left on a three-day state visit to China this morning (September 1) at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City. The President’s trip to PROC is aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the field of agricultural cooperation, energy, transportation and trade and investment. Also in the send-off party are Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita (center) and Chinese Embassy Charge d’ Affaires Xian Quian (left). ( Malacaņang Photo)