Pakistan, April 26 -- President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday departed on a visit to China, with the Foreign Office (FO) saying his engagements will focus on economic and trade cooperation as well as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider saw off the president at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, state-run PTV said.

According to the FO, the president will travel to Hunan province's Changsha from April 25 to 27, and then to Hainan province's Sanya from April 28 to May 1.

"During the visit, the president will hold meetings with provincial leadership to review the full spectrum of Pakistan-China ties, with particular focus on economic and trade cooperation as well as the China-Paki...