Archive for November 16th, 2009

Obama, Hu open key talks in Beijing (AFP)

Written by on Monday, November 16th, 2009 in 364895.

A worker hoists an US flag on Tiananmen Square, ahead of a visit by US President Barack Obama in Beijing. Obama Monday pushed for an unshackled Internet and expanded political freedoms, seeking to get around China's media curbs with a webcast town hall event in booming Shanghai.(AFP/Wang Zhao)AFP – US President Barack Obama on Tuesday launched into the formal business of his visit to China, sitting down with his opposite number Hu Jintao to discuss trade tensions and US calls for a stronger yuan.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Obama meets China’s Hu; focus on economic strains (Reuters)

Written by on Monday, November 16th, 2009 in 364847.

President Barack Obama meets with Party Secretary Yu Xheng Sheng at the Xijiao State Guest House in Shanghai November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters – U.S. President Barack Obama held much-anticipated talks with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on Tuesday, with trade friction, the yuan currency and diplomatic headaches such as Iran and North Korea high on the agenda.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Obama, Hu open talks as world watches (AP)

Written by on Monday, November 16th, 2009 in 515643.

U.S. President Barack Obama listens to a question from a woman during a town hall-style meeting with future Chinese leaders at the Museum of Science and Technology in Shanghai November 16, 2009.      REUTERS/Jason Reed                     (CHINA POLITICS)AP – Seeking help with an array of global troubles, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that his closely watched talks with his Chinese counterpart are vital not just for their nations but the world.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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