She called for open access to information — a major issue in China, where news is censored and Web sites are routinely blocked. But Obama did so in such a way that her remarks, which were mostly about encouraging students to study abroad, came coated in careful language and personal asides. read more
Beijing, Xian and Chengdu. In Beijing, they visited Great Wall of China, and in Xian, they visited the famous Terracotta Army, and in Chengdu, they fed the pandas in Panda Breeding and Research base. read more
First lady Michelle Obama is in China for an official visit to expand Sino-American relations, but she will refrain from talking about political differences. Mrs. Obama, who flew Wednesday from Washington, D.C., is making a week-long trip to three Chinese cities and will speak with children at several schools about the importance of education and youth empowerment. read more
This is a list of international presidential trips made by Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Barack Obama made 52 international trips to 58 different countries (in addition to visiting the West Bank) during his presidency, which began on January 20, 2009 and ended on January 20, 2017. read more