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US first lady to push education on China visit
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US first lady Michelle Obama heads for China with her mother and daughters in tow on Wednesday. The trip will be all about education and people-to-people connections, with some stops at historical and cultural treasures along the way.
The first lady is scheduled to address American and Chinese students at Peking University on Saturday about the importance of study abroad and other cultural exchanges as well as the stakes the two countries have in one another's success. She'll also hold a virtual session with American students around the world.
She'll spend Friday with Peng Liyuan, the wife of President Xi Jinping, who will take Mrs. Obama on a school visit.
A look at first lady's China itinerary
Highlights of first lady Michelle Obama's trip to China with her daughters and mother:
THURSDAY: Arrives Beijing.
FRIDAY: Joins China's first lady Peng Liyuan at Beijing Normal School; visits Forbidden City; meets with Peng and joins her for dinner and performance.
SATURDAY: Addresses students at Stanford Center at Peking University; participates in virtual discussion with American youth; visits Summer Palace; meets with staff and families of US Embassy.
SUNDAY: Hosts roundtable on education; visits Great Wall.
MONDAY, March 24: Arrives Xi'an, visits Terra Cotta Warriors Museum.
TUESDAY, March 25: Visits Chengdu No. 7 High School; meets with staff and families of US Consulate.
WEDNESDAY, March 25: Visits Chengdu Panda Base.
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