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  • Barack Obama tours the Great Wall in China (AP Images)

    New Era of U.S. Engagement in Asia-Pacific Region

    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.

  • Obama and Lee at podiums with flags (AP Images)

    Obama Urges North Korea to Take "Serious Steps"

    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.

  • Image from American Born Chinese video

    Drawing the Asian-American Experience

    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

eJournal USA

Quick Fact

  • Two people measuring depth of hole in ground (AP Photo)

    Students from abroad enrolled in U.S. colleges increased 8 percent for the 2008-2009 academic year. Enrollment of Chinese students was up almost 60 percent from the prior year.

In the Headlines

  • President Obama and others outside historic Beijing building (AP Images)
    U.S., China Support Climate Change Pact

    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.

On the Record

Quote BeginningAs America's first Pacific president, I promise you that this Pacific nation will strengthen and sustain our leadership in this vitally important part of the world.End Quote

President Obama, November 14, Tokyo

Did you know?

  • First Lady Michelle Obama (AP Images)

    In China’s Sichuan province, children from low-income families train in opera, dance and the visual arts at Green Path of Art.

eJournal USA

Alternatives to Violence

Around the world, individuals and organizations are finding ways to offer alternatives to violence, direct young people away from gangs and crime, and create new paths to social change. Click on the map to learn about a variety of approaches.