Barack Obama Answered

After avoiding a meeting in 2009, US President Obama has finally met with Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama in Washington on Thursday.

The President and President Hu Jintao of China make a joint statement to the media after their extended bilateral meeting in Beijing. November 17, 2009. (Public Domain)

As Air Force One flies home from Asia, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes talks about how the trip opened new opportunities and strengthened old partnerships. November 19, 2009. (Public Domain) … President Barack Obama “White House” “Ben Rhodes” Asia China Japan “South Korea” Singapore politics diplomacy trade economy

Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, already misses a Singaporean buffet and has high hopes for good Szechwan in Beijing. The President is headed to China where he’ll hold a town hall with Chinese youth in Shanghai. (public domain) … “White House” Obama China Rhodes Chinese Beijing Shanghai “town hall”

Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, previews President Obama’s first trip to Asia since taking office the day before everyone heads out. Hear about what’s in store for the trip and what the President and staff are looking forward to. This is the first of several regular updates from the trip to come. November 12, 2009 (public domain)