Beijing Meanwhile, Chinese Muslims, who appreciate Saudi Arabia's efforts in the service of Islam and Muslims all over the world, are eagerly awaiting King Abdullah's royal visit. Muhammad Mayon, deputy chairman of Chinese Muslim Association, remembers the generous donation given by the king to the association when he visited China in 1998 while he was crown prince. A record number of Chinese pilgrims - around 7,000 - performed Hajj this year, according to Guo Chengzhen, deputy director of the department in charge of Muslim affairs with the State Administration for Religious Affairs.--SPA 12 08 Local Time 09 08 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/320180