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Follow Along: Official China State Visit

September 25, 2015 at 8:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

Summary:

President Obama hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan for an Official State Visit followed by a State Dinner.

Today, President Obama welcomes His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, to the White House for an official State Visit. This reciprocates President Obama’s State Visit to China in November 2014, making it the tenth state affair of the Obama Administration.

The visit is an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss a range of global, regional, and bilateral issues of interest to both countries, and to outline a joint vision for an international agreement on climate change that builds upon last year's historic announcement.

The Schedule

President Obama, the First Lady, Vice President Biden & Dr. Biden Welcome President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan to the White House
The White House, 9:00 AM
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President Obama and President Xi Hold a Joint Press Conference
The White House, 12:00 PM
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Vice President Biden Participates in a State Luncheon with President Xi
Washington, DC, 1:30 PM
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President Obama and the First Lady Welcome President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan
The White House, 7:00 PM
President Obama and President Xi Deliver a Toast at the State Dinner
The White House, 8:40 PM
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Check out a photo gallery from the first China State Dinner with President Hu Jintao.
Curious about State Dinners? Take a look back at the history behind these events.

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Follow Along

Watch @POTUS speak on the U.S. and China's common vision for an ambitious global agreement to #ActOnClimate. http://t.co/MikT6DQKA4
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 25, 2015

We’re honored @FLOTUS & Mme. Peng Liyuan named our panda cub. Meet Bei Bei, meaning precious, treasure #PandaStory pic.twitter.com/icNxm8IddX
— National Zoo (@NationalZoo) September 25, 2015

From food to décor and calligraphy to entertainment, we’re taking you behind-the-scenes of tonight’s China State Dinner! Follow along as we give you an inside look at the @WhiteHouse.

A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Sep 25, 2015 at 11:53am PDT

Inspired by the harvest of the late summer and fall, @WhiteHouse chefs have created a menu that fuses a mix of traditional American and Chinese culture and cuisine.

A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Sep 25, 2015 at 12:48pm PDT

Tonight’s China State Dinner includes fresh squash and peppers straight from the @WhiteHouse Kitchen Garden! These vegetables were planted earlier this year by the First Lady and local students as part of her #LetsMove initiative.

A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Sep 25, 2015 at 1:43pm PDT

Pumpkin moonpies, mango kiwi cups, and apple cider tarts – oh my! @WhiteHouse Pastry Chef Susie Morrison previews “A Stroll Through the Garden,” a dessert display that pays tribute to the beauty of gardens and celebrates Chinese and American cuisine.

A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Sep 25, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

Crossing the t's and dotting the i's for tonight's China State Dinner.

A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Sep 25, 2015 at 3:07pm PDT