Obama Watch: Week of November 16

See what the Obamas have on their busy schedules this week.

Asian Tour - While on his tour of Asia, President Obama will meet with Chinese officials, Party Secretary Yu Sheng and Mayor of Shanghai Han Zheng over lunch at the Xijiao State Guest House. Later, the president will host a town hall meeting with young people at the Shanghai Science and Technology museum.

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Asian Tour - While on his tour of Asia, President Obama will meet with Chinese officials, Party Secretary Yu Sheng and Mayor of Shanghai Han Zheng over lunch at the Xijiao State Guest House. Later, the president will host a town hall meeting with young people at the Shanghai Science and Technology museum.

Presidents Meet - President Obama will leave Shanghai for Beijing, China later in the afternoon. Once in Beijing, he’ll meet and have dinner with Chinese President Hu Jintao. On Tuesday, the two will meet again, and then deliver remarks to the press. Obama will tour the Forbidden City in the afternoon.

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Presidents Meet - President Obama will leave Shanghai for Beijing, China later in the afternoon. Once in Beijing, he’ll meet and have dinner with Chinese President Hu Jintao. On Tuesday, the two will meet again, and then deliver remarks to the press. Obama will tour the Forbidden City in the afternoon.

Embassy Visit - The President will also pay a visit to U.S. Embassy employees and their families. Afterward, he’ll attend a State Dinner in the Great Hall of the People.

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Embassy Visit - The President will also pay a visit to U.S. Embassy employees and their families. Afterward, he’ll attend a State Dinner in the Great Hall of the People.

Afghanistan Strategy - The Obama administration could be ready to announce its strategy in Afghanistan this week, officials say. To ensure its success, officials are reportedly demanding Pakistan step up and do its part to fight against terrorist groups Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

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Afghanistan Strategy - The Obama administration could be ready to announce its strategy in Afghanistan this week, officials say. To ensure its success, officials are reportedly demanding Pakistan step up and do its part to fight against terrorist groups Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

In First Lady News… - First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Denver, Colo., Monday to promote the White House’s leadership and mentoring initiative. During her visit, women leaders and students will meet for a talk and lunch at the governor’s mansion.

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In First Lady News… - First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Denver, Colo., Monday to promote the White House’s leadership and mentoring initiative. During her visit, women leaders and students will meet for a talk and lunch at the governor’s mansion.

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Morning Message - Mrs. Obama and the other women leaders will visit local schools to talk to students about their careers and answer questions.

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Morning Message - Mrs. Obama and the other women leaders will visit local schools to talk to students about their careers and answer questions.

School Visit - The First Lady will visit Hollin Meadows Elementary School in Alexandria, Va. to promote the USDA’s Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge in the morning. In the afternoon, she will host an event at the White House honoring women in the Military. About 150 current and former servicewomen, along with the Vice President’s wife Dr. Jill Biden will be in attendance.

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School Visit - The First Lady will visit Hollin Meadows Elementary School in Alexandria, Va. to promote the USDA’s Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge in the morning. In the afternoon, she will host an event at the White House honoring women in the Military. About 150 current and former servicewomen, along with the Vice President’s wife Dr. Jill Biden will be in attendance.

Highlighting Health Care - Mrs. Obama took time out late last week to campaign for health care, assuring older women that their benefits would not be lost as a result of health care reform legislation. She also said that women stand to benefit the most from the reform, according to the Associated Press. Mrs. Obama, made the remarks after listening to three women, invited by the White House, discuss their insurance problems.

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Highlighting Health Care - Mrs. Obama took time out late last week to campaign for health care, assuring older women that their benefits would not be lost as a result of health care reform legislation. She also said that women stand to benefit the most from the reform, according to the Associated Press. Mrs. Obama, made the remarks after listening to three women, invited by the White House, discuss their insurance problems.