Obama leaves Shanghai for Beijing to continue China tour

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-11-16 15:18

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SHANGHAI: US President Barack Obama left Shanghai for Beijing Monday afternoon after meeting with municipal officials and having a dialogue with Chinese students.

Obama arrived in Shanghai Sunday night to start a four-day state visit to China. This is his first China tour since taking office in January.

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