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Obama visits Great Wall, "inspired by its majesty"

U.S. President Barack Obama had a taste of Chinese history on Wednesday by visiting the country´s most iconic site, the Great Wall.

China-U.S. presidents´ talks attract international media attention

The international media have widely reported talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama here on Tuesday, during which they discussed bilateral ties and global issues of mutual concern.

China, U.S.eyes more cooperation in clean energy field, challenges still exist

Cooperation between China and the United States in clean energy field is expected to reach a higher level as the two countries reached more agreements during U.S. President Barack Obama´s China visit.

New development in China-U.S. relations bears strategic significance

Nov. 15 to 18 are three usually unremarkable days on the calendar but this year they attracted worldwide attention as U.S. President Barack Obama paid his first state visit to China.

China disagree with G2 suggestion: Premier Wen

US President Barack Obama has wrapped up his four-day visit to China. Earlier on Wednesday, he met with Premier Wen Jiabao, who attached great importance to Sino-US ties, and expressed the nation´s stance on the suggestion of a "G2."

Obama says China visit "wonderful"

Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday that his four-day state visit to China was "wonderful."

Wen: China disagrees to so-called G2, calling for effort to fight protectionism

China disagrees to the suggestion of a "Group of Two" (G2), Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said at a meeting with visiting U.S. President Barack Obama here on Wednesday.

Barack Obama concludes China visit

The visit has set in place concrete agreements which will determine the future of bilateral relations. His trip also included events that helped form his own vision about the country, highlighted by a last stop at the Great Wall.

Sino-U.S. joint statement takes ties into positive era: American scholar

A joint statement issued after the meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and U.S President Barack Obama may help take Sino-U.S. relations into a "totally new and positive era," a leading expert on China said Tuesday.

Chinese premier hopes Obama´s visit to lift China-U.S. cooperation to new level

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Wednesday that the fruitful visit of United States President Barack Obama to China was of far-reaching significance.

Hu meets with Obama, makes 5 proposals for Sino-U.S. relations

Chinese President Hu Jintao made five proposals on promoting Sino-U.S. relations and tackling delicate issues of common concern while meeting with visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing Tuesday.

Top Chinese legislator meets U.S. president

Top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo met visiting U.S. President Barack Obama on bilateral ties Tuesday afternoon.

Wen, Obama vows strengthening Sino-U.S. relationship

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, has met with US President Barack Obama in Beijing. Obama is on his first state visit to China since taking office in January.

Obama: I will come back to Forbidden City

U.S. President Barack Obama said he would return to China and revisit the Palace Museum, or the Forbidden City, during his tour on Tuesday as part of his four-daytrip to China.

A different way to nurture U.S.-China relations

"Can I do it differently?" This is the question U.S. President Barack Obama encouraged young Chinese to ask constantly in their pursuit of individual success as he shared with college students his personal experiences in Shanghai early this week.

Chinese State Councilor meets U.S. Secretary of State in Beijing

Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo on Wednesday met with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Beijing.

Chicago officials, business leaders hail Obama´s China visit

Chicago government and business leaders said Tuesday they were pleased with President Barack Obama´s visit to China, believing the United States and China had entered a new era of cooperation.

US President Barack Obama visits Forbidden City

US President Barack Obama has visited the Forbidden City in Beijing. He described the site as a reminder of the incredible traditions and heritage of the Chinese people.

President Hu holds welcome banquet for Obama

Chinese President Hu Jintao hosted a banquet for visiting US President Barack Obama in Beijing. Tuesday evening´s banquet was held after the two presidents held talks in the Great Hall of the People.

Chinese Premier meets US president

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met US President Barack Obama in Beijing on Wednesday. Obama is on his first state visit to China since his January inauguration.

Chinese PM to meet US President Obama

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will meet here Wednesday with US President Barack Obama, who is on his first state visit to China since his January inauguration.

Joint statement demonstrates recognition of need for more confidence-building

Referring to the joint statement, a senior official from China´s Foreign Ministry says it demonstrates that both sides recognize the need for more confidence-building measures, including on the issue of strategic nuclear weapons.

Obama tours Forbidden City

US President Barack Obama spared an hour from his busy schedule to tour Beijing´s Imperial Palace Museum on Tuesday afternoon. Obama is the fourth US president to visit the Imperial Palace, or the Forbidden City.

US media on meeting between Hu and Obama

How does the US media see the meeting between President Hu Jintao and US President Barack Obama? And what expectations are there in the US for future Sino-US cooperation?

Highlights of Sino-U.S. summit, joint statement

Chinese President Hu Jintao and U.S. President Barack Obama discussed Sino-U.S. relations and global issues during their meeting Tuesday in Beijing and the two countries issued a joint statement after the talks.

Int´l media focus on official talks between Chinese, U.S. presidents

The international media have widely reported talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama here on Tuesday, saying the meeting reached consensus on many issues.

Commentary: World watches as China, US steer their ship of relations

When the American merchant ship Empress of China arrived in the Middle Kingdom in 1784, the crew probably could have known they were making history, but they could never have predicted where the current of history would take the ship of China-U.S. relations.

Hu meets with Obama, makes 5 proposals for Sino-U.S. relations

Chinese President Hu Jintao made five proposals on promoting Sino-U.S. relations and tackling delicate issues of common concern while meeting with visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing Tuesday.

China seeks U.S. support to prevent separatism against China

Chinese President Hu Jintao Tuesday told visiting U.S. President Barack Obama that China hoped the U.S. will properly handle the Taiwan issue, and not allow separatists to use the U.S. soil to stage anti-China activities aimed to split the country.

Chinese president calls on U.S. to loosen control on high-tech products export

Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday urged the United States to loosen controls on the export of its hi-tech products to China.

China, US to cooperate on clean energy

Chinese vice premier Li Keqiang has attended the signing ceremony of a Sino-U.S. clean energy agreement in Beijing.

China, U.S. vow to advance ties, expand co-op on global issues

China and the United States on Tuesday pledged to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation on key global issues in a joint statement issued after talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama.

Chinese President hosts welcome banquet for Obama

Chinese President Hu Jintao hosted a welcome banquet for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday evening at the Great Hall of the People.

Top Chinese legislator meets U.S. president

Top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo met visiting U.S. President Barack Obama on bilateral ties Tuesday afternoon.

Hu discusses Sino-U.S. ties, global issues with Obama in Beijing

Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Tuesday that he and U.S. President Barack Obama had agreed to improve Sino-U.S. relations and reached consensus on major international and regional issues of common concern.

Obama tours Palace Museum

US President Barack Obama spared an hour from his busy schedule to tour Beijing´s Imperial Palace Museum on Tuesday afternoon. Obama is the fourth US president to visit the Imperial Palace, or the Forbidden City.

China, US sign joint statement

After meetings between Chinese President Hu Jintao and US President Barack Obama, the two countries signed a joint statement in Beijing on Tuesday. The two sides have pledged to restructure their economies and cooperate on implementing polices that will ensure a strong and durable global economic recovery.

There´s room for both of us: Obama

Barack Obama was in typical eloquent form Monday for a signature "town hall meeting" with a difference.

China: loosen hi-tech export

As the United States reviews its restrictions on hi-tech exports to China, the Ministry of Commerce´s spokesman urged the US to shorten the timetable for loosening export controls.

Chinese, US presidents agree to deepen bilateral ties

President Hu Jintao has met with his US counterpart, Barack Obama in Beijing. The two leaders have agreed to deepen bilateral ties through stronger cooperation and to find more common ground despite their differences.

China, U.S. welcome efforts for peace in South Asia

China and the United States on Tuesday voiced support for the peace and stability in South Asia.

U.S. supports one-China policy, welcomes peaceful development of cross-Straits ties

The United States welcomes the peaceful development of cross-Straits ties and "more positive and stable" cross-Straits relations, said a China-US Joint Statement issued here Tuesday.

China, U.S. to exchange more students

China and the United States will more vigorously promote cultural exchanges between the two nations and their people, and send more students to each other´s country to study, a joint statement said here on Tuesday.

China, U.S. call on Iran to "engage constructively" with P5+1

China and the United States on Tuesday called on Iran to "engage constructively" with the P5+1 and to "cooperate fully" with the IAEA to facilitate a satisfactory outcome.

China, U.S. to advance military relations: joint statement

China and the United States issued a joint statement in Beijing Tuesday, promising that the two countries would "take concrete steps" to advance "sustained and reliable" military-to-military relations in the future.

China, U.S. agree on economic rebalance, pursuit of forward-looking monetary polices

The United States and China, the world´s first and third largest economies, have pledged to rebalance each other´s economy and move in tandem on forward-looking monetary polices for a strong and durable global economic recovery, according to a China-U.S. joint statement released here on Tuesday.

China, U.S. agree transition to green, low-carbon economy essential

China and the United States singed a joint statement here Tuesday after talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama, agreeing that "the transition to a green and low-carbon economy is essential."

China, U.S. vow deeper co-op on counter-terrorism

China and the United States issued a joint statement in Beijing Tuesday, vowing to deepen counter-terrorism consultation and cooperation between the two countries on an equal and mutually beneficial basis.

China, U.S. agree to hold new round of human rights dialogue

China and the United States underlined that each country and its people have the right to choose their own path, and agreed to hold the next round of human rights dialogue in Washington by the end of February 2010, said the China-U.S. joint statement issued Tuesday.

China, U.S. sign joint statement, to enhance security in outer space

According to the China-US Joint Statement issued here Tuesday, China and the United States recognize common interests in promoting the peaceful use of outer space and agree to enhance security in outer space.