Premier Wen Jiabao has visited AIDS patients in east China's Anhui province. His visit to villages in Fuyang, came on the eve of World AIDS Day.

Since he became the Premier in 2003, Wen Jiabao has visited AIDS patients every year.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C) hugs three kids, whose parents passed away due to HIV/AIDS, in Fuyang prefecture, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 29, 2008. Wen visited people living with HIV/AIDS and workers dealing with the disease in Fuyang over the weekend, prior to the World AIDS Day which falls on December 1. [Rao Aimin/Xinhua]

This is the second time these children have seen the premier in three years. They are brothers and sisters , and lost their parents to AIDS. Two years ago, they were invited to visit Wen Jiabao's home in Beijing. And since then, they've picked up their lives, doing well in their studies, and helping their old grandmother with house work at home.

This village is one of those badly hit by the disease. This seven year old girl has been diagnosed with HIV. Wen Jiabao encouraged her to stay strong and confident, fight the virus, succeed in her studies and keep hopes for her life. He said the government will provide all the necessary financial and medical support.