Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan met in Beijing Thursday with members of the International Advisory Council of the China Development Bank(CDB) including former Australian Prime Minister Paul John Keating.

The two sides exchanged views on the current financial situation.

The International Advisory Council of the CDB, consisted of distinguished members from political, financial and academic circles around the world, was established in 1999. The council members meet annually to provide strategic guidance to bank management.

(Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2009)