BEIJING - Bolivian President Juan Evo Morales Ayma arrived in Beijing Wednesday morning, kicking off a visit to China.

During Morales' visit, Chinese leaders will meet with him. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the 26th Universiade to be held in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province.

Before heading for China, Morales said he hoped the visit could promote Bolivia-China relationship, and broaden the bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, investment and technology transfer.