Very interesting. Both the Premier and President (when he was Vice-President) have visited Shannon in recent years. It barely makes the news relative to when the US President visits.

I believe they are also very interested in the agri-food industry in Ireland (Ireland is the second largest exported of baby formula to China).

"Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in Shannon for two day visit to the West of Ireland" http://www.shannonairport.ie/gns/about-us/latest-news/latest...

"Visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping to Shannon" http://www.irishexporters.ie/visit-of-chinese-vice-president...

"Ireland second largest exporter of infant formula to China" http://www.farmersjournal.ie/ireland-second-largest-exporter...