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China's Leader, Hu Jintao, Makes First White House Visit
President Bush and President Hu Jintao of China, met for the first time at the White House. The meeting required more than a year of intensive diplomacy to arrange and was postponed by Hurricane Katrina.
Outcomes:
The two pledged closer cooperation on fighting nuclear proliferation and addressing their massive trade imbalance.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
diplomatic
Partners:
US and Chinese Government
Participants (Types):
heads of states
Number of Participants:
2
Exchange Date:
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Continuing:
No
Image:
Level of Government:
national
Location:
Washington, D.C.
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