In November 2009, President Obama traveled to Asia to make it clear that the United States intends to deepen its engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. Share the highlights of Obama's visit to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea.
U.S. President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak agree the door is open to peacefully resolve North Korea's nuclear issue and integrate that nation into the international community, but North Korea must work within the Six-Party Talks to make progress on core issues.
Asian-American artists and writers are gaining attention as creators of sophisticated graphic novels, many of which explore social issues. See how a Chinese American is using graphic novels to explore complex issues of identity and culture. Learn more in: Graphic Novels
President Obama and President Hu Jintao, leaders of the world's largest consumers and producers of energy, agree the climate change summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, should produce a comprehensive agreement.
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