Chinese Vice-President Xi Jingping's visit to Canberra yesterday was not welcomed with open arms.

Aside from the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd who welcomed the soon-to-be President, at least 60 protesters from the Falun Gong movement were also waiting for his arrival.

The protesters waited with banners on both entrances to the Hyatt Hotel as Mr. Rudd received Mr. Xi.

The six-day visit by Mr. Xi to Australia is part of the mission to repair any misunderstandings between the two nations after a series of tense months in the relationship.

The visit is a clear message by Beijing's political leaders that nothing should prevent the rich supply of Australian resources to the Asian consumers, amids warnings from the mining industry that the proposed resource super profits tax may put projects and investments at risk.

Mr. Xi's visit is also a rare chance for Australia to know the soon-to-be Presidential candidate who will soon replace President Hu Jintao in the next elections.

During the meeting, Mr. Rudd showed Mr. Xi examples of the Australian art which were displayed in the Parliament House.

Mr. Xi also watched a demonstration of Telstra's High-Definition Telehealth Solution, a video-conferencing network that will be utilized by doctors, nurses, and patients. The said product will be launched in Australia in September.

Also part of Mr. Xi's schedule today will be a consultation meeting with Mr. Rudd and his cabinet, the Opposition Leader Tonny Abbot on bilateral relations. It will be followed by a trade and economic forum lunch at Parliament House.

“It will be a fruitful talk," said a senior Chinese diplomat before leaving for the talks.

Mr. Xi will fly to the Northern territory the next day.