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Chinese president Hu Jintao visits the US – in pictures

Hu Jintao Washington: United States Marines arrive for a state ceremony at the White House
US marines arrive for a state ceremony on the south lawn of the White House Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Red carpet is positioned after the arrival of Chinese President Hu Jintao
The red carpet is moved into position for Hu Jintao at the Andrews air force base in Maryland Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Vice President Joseph Biden welcomes Chinese President Hu Jintao
The US vice-president, Joe Biden, accompanies Hu on the red carpet Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Hu Jintao with US Vice President Joe Biden at Andrews Air Force Base
Biden greets Hu at the foot of the steps to the Chinese premier's plane Photograph: Keystone/Rex Features
Hu Jintao in Washington: Chinese President Hu Jintao hugs a boy greeting him at Washington
The Chinese president greets a boy in Washington Photograph: Keystone/Rex Features
Hu Jintao in Washington: Hu Jintao arrives at White House for a private banquet held by Barack Obama
Hu and Barack Obama arrive at the White House for a private banquet Photograph: Keystone/Rex Features
Hu Jintao in Washington: Barack Obama and Hu Jintao in the Old Family Dining Room of White House
Obama and Hu in the Old Family dining room at the White House Photograph: Rex Features
Hu Jintao in Washington: Protesters Gather At White House On As Chinese President Hu Arrives In US
Tibetans demonstrate against Hu outside the White House Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Tibetan supporters protest against the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao
Tibet supporters protest Photograph: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images
Hu Jintao Washington: Robert Gates, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Jill Biden on south lawn
(Left to right) The secretary of defence, Robert Gates, the secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, Biden and his wife, Jill, await the arrival of Hu Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
Hu Jintao Washington: Barack Obama welcomes Hu Jintao during a ceremony on the South Lawn
Obama shakes hands with Hu at the White House Photograph: Shawn Thew/EPA
Hu Jintao Washington: Barack Obama and Hu Jintao inspect the honoyr guards
Obama and Hu inspect a parade Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images
Hu Jintao Washington: Barack Obama salutes the flag with Chinese President Hu Jintao
Hu and Obama at the White House arrival ceremony Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters
Hu Jintao Washington: Barack Obama and Hu Jintao walk across the South Lawn of the White House
Obama and Hu walk across the south lawn of the White House Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP
Hu Jintao Washington: Barack Obama and Hu Jintao review members of the US Armed Forces
Obama and Hu review members of the US armed forces Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
Hu Jintao Washington: Barack Obama and Hu Jintao greet supporters on the South Lawn
People take pictures of Hu and Obama at the White House Photograph: Shawn Thew/EPA
Hu Jintao Washington: Barack Obama greets school children with Hu Jintao
Obama and Hu greet schoolchildren in the crowd Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Hu Jintao Washington: An onlooker holds the US and China flags
An onlooker holds the US and Chinese flags Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Michelle Obama attends a State arrival ceremony on the South Lawn
Michelle Obama attends a state arrival ceremony on the south lawn Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Barack Obama shakes hands with Hu Jintao after a joint news conference
Obama shakes hands with Hu after a joint news conference in the East Room at the White House Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters
Hu Jintao in Washington: Barack Obama and Hu Jintao at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Obama and Hu meet US and Chinese business leaders at the Eisenhower executive office building Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Hillary Clinton And Biden Host Lunch For President Hu At State Department
Hillary Clinton and Biden toast Hu during a luncheon Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Place settings are seen in the Blue Room of the White House
Place settings n the Blue Room at the White House Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Barack Obama shakes hands with Hu Jintao as Michelle Obama looks on
Obama shakes hands with Hu as Michelle Obama looks on Photograph: Sipa Press/Rex Features
Hu Jintao in Washington: A Marine ushers action film star Jackie Chan through the White House
A marine ushers the film star Jackie Chan and Phillip Button through the White House Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Herbie Hancock waves to guests during a state dinner
Musician Herbie Hancock waves to guests as he takes to the stage for his performance during a state dinner Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images
Hu Jintao in Washington: Hu Jintao speaks during a state dinner
Hu speaks during a state dinner Photograph: Alex Wong/EPA
Hu Jintao: China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during a dinner in his honor
Hu delivers a speech at the Hilton Hotel ballroom in Chicago Photograph: Charles Arbogast/AP
Hu Jintao: Chinese President Hu Jintao confers with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley
Hu talks to the Chicago mayor, Richard Daley, at the Hilton Hotel Photograph: Peter Wynn Thompson/AFP/Getty Images
Hu Jintao: Pro Tibet protesters gather awaiting the arrival of Hu Jintao
Pro-Tibet protesters gather outside the Hilton Hotel Photograph: Tannen Maury/EPA
Hu Jintao: Supporters of Chinese President Hu Jintao wait outside the Hilton Hotel
Supporters of Hu wait outside the hotel, hoping to get a glimpse of him Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images
Hu Jintao: The Chicago Children's Choir perform at a dinner hosted by Mayor Daley
The Chicago Children's Choir perform at a dinner for Hu Photograph: Peter Wynn Thompson/AFP/Getty Images
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