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Chinalogue: Hu and Obama Making History

Jan 22, 2011

Chinese President Hu Jintao is on his first state visit to the White House this week. How will his meeting compare to former Chinese leaders' visits? What are the expectations and obligations?

Susan Osman is joined by:

Yoichi Shimatsu

Former editor, Japan Times Weekly

Brandon Blackburn-Dwyer

President, Grasshopper Group

Aired: January 20, 2011

Tags: Hu Jintao,Obama,China,United States

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