Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources AFPHu landed at Andrews Air Force base and was expected soon afterwards at the White House for a rare private dinner hosted by President Barack Obama in recognition of the key nature of a relationship under severe recent strain.
The full pomp of the state visit comes Wednesday, when Hu will be greeted by full military honors before Oval Office talks and a lavish state dinner -- only the third of Obama's two-year presidency.
The two leaders will also take questions from reporters.
Hu's visit will mark the start of a turning point in US-China relations, as it will be his last full scale journey to the United States before a power transition begins in China that will culminate in a new top leader in 2013.
Obama and Hu will host the talks with a string of difficulties testing Sino-US ties at a time when the United States is weakened by a slowly recovering economy and China's soaring expansion augments its growing power.
The White House has minutely planned the visit, with top members of Obama's national security team, frankly laying out areas of disagreement -- though also stressing the vital nature of workable relations to America's future.
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