Xi to hold talks with Uruguayan president in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday.

At the invitation of President Xi, Orsi arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a seven-day state visit to China.

This is President Orsi's first state visit to China.

Xi to hold talks with Uruguayan president in Beijing

Oil prices fell on Monday.

The West Texas Intermediate for March delivery dropped 3.07 U.S. dollars, or 4.71 percent, to settle at 62.14 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for April delivery decreased by 3.02 U.S. dollars, or 4.36 percent, to settle at 66.3 U.S. dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

Crude futures settle lower

Crude futures settle lower