Hangzhou (China), September 3, 2016: President Barack Obama arrived in China on Saturday for a series of meetings with foreign leaders and to attend his final Group of 20 summit before leaving office.
Mr. Obama is scheduled to first hold a lengthy meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders are expected to announce new cooperation on climate change and discuss areas of disagreement, including Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea.
The G-20 summit officially begins Sunday, when Mr. Obama is scheduled to meet for the first time with British Prime MinisterTheresa May.
The president also is hoping to make headway on efforts with Russia to resolve the conflict in Syria. White House officials said he will likely have an informal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G-20.
In addition Mr. Obama plans to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The president’s weeklong trip to Asia also includes several days in Laos.
