 President Obama's Trip to Asia
 President Barack Obama looks out over the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Nov. 17, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
| | On November 12, President Obama began a 10-day journey to Asia, which includes visits to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. The purpose of this trip is to strengthen U.S. leadership and economic competitiveness in the region, renew old alliances, forge new partnerships, and make progress on issues that matter to the American people. The trip will include a number of bilateral and multilateral meetings, a Town Hall Event with Chinese youth and a visit to U.S. troops in South Korea. For the first time, we will offer a travel diary of the trip from various members of the Administration. We'll post updates, photos and videos to help showcase this historic trip. (more) |