The President’s Trip to China, Burma and Australia
November 10-16, 2014
On his sixth trip to Asia as President, and second trip to the region in 2014 alone, President Obama travels to Beijing, China for the APEC Leaders Meeting and a bilateral state visit with President Xi; to Nay Pyi Taw and Rangoon, Burma for the East Asia Summit and U.S.-ASEAN Summit as well as a bilateral visit; and to Brisbane, Australia for the G20. The trip will underscore the President’s deep commitment to his Asia rebalancing strategy and firm belief that America's trade and investment ties to Asia are critical to our future economic growth and to generating American jobs.
Video of the Trip
November 16, 2014
The President Holds a Press Conference in Brisbane
President Obama holds a press conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center in Brisbane, Australia.
November 15, 2014
President Obama Addresses the University of Queensland
President Obama speaks to students at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.
November 14, 2014
On the Rhodes: An Update from Burma
Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor to the President, walks us through the second leg of the President's three-country trip to the Asia-Pacific.
November 14, 2014
President Obama Speaks at the YSEALI Town Hall
President Obama participates in a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Town Hall at Yangon University in Rangoon, Burma.
November 14, 2014
President Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi Hold a Press Conference
President Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi hold a press conference at her house in Yangon, Burma.
November 13, 2014
Travels with the President: On Board in China
President Obama attends the 2014 APEC Leaders Summit and makes historic progress with President Xi during the official state visit with China.
November 12, 2014
President Obama Joins President Xi of China in a Joint Press Conference
President Obama delivers remarks at a joint press conference with President Xi Jinping of China in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
November 10, 2014
President Obama Delivers Remarks at the APEC CEO Summit
President Obama addresses the APEC CEO Summit in Beijing, China.
November 10, 2014
President Obama Meets with Leaders of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
President Obama delivers remarks before meeting with leaders of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Trip Schedule
Monday
Beijing, China
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President Obama travels to Beijing, China.
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In the morning, the President meets with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia.
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In the afternoon, President Obama meets with leaders of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries.
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Later in the afternoon, the President meets with Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia.
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President Obama then participates in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit, and delivers remarks. The President later attends an APEC welcome banquet.
Read a wrap-up of Monday's activities
Tuesday
Beijing, China
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President Obama participates in additional APEC events.
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In the evening, the President begins his bilateral program with President Xi Jinping of China.
Read a wrap-up of Tuesday's and Wednesday's activities
Wednesday
Beijing, China; Nay Pyi Taw, Burma
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In the morning, President Obama participates in a State Arrival Welcome Ceremony.
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Later, the President participates in additional bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping of China, before delivering remarks and answering questions.
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In the afternoon, President Obama attends a State Banquet with President Xi, before meeting with Premier Li Keqiang.
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The President departs Beijing and travels to Nay Pyi Taw, Burma.
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In Nay Pyi Taw, the President attends an East Asia Summit Gala Dinner.
Read a wrap-up of Tuesday's and Wednesday's activities
Thursday
Nay Pyi Taw, Burma
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In the morning, the President attends an East Asia Summit plenary session.
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In the afternoon, the President takes part in a U.S.-ASEAN session.
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President Obama then holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of Vietnam.
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Later in the afternoon, President Obama travels to the Parliamentary Resource Center to participate in a roundtable with members of Parliament and civil society to discuss the role of Parliament in Burma's reform process.
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In the evening, the President meets with President Thein Sein of Burma.
Read a wrap-up of the Thursday-Saturday activities
Friday
Rangoon, Burma
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President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Aung San Sui Kyi in Rangoon.
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Later, the President participates in a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative town hall meeting.
Read a wrap-up of the Thursday-Saturday activities
Saturday
Brisbane, Australia
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After traveling to Australia, the President participates in the first day of the G-20 Leaders Meeting in Brisbane.
Read a wrap-up of the Thursday-Saturday activities
Sunday
Brisbane, Australia
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In the morning, President Obama holds a trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan.
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Later, the President participates in the G-20 Leaders Meeting and holds a press conference.
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In the evening, the President departs Brisbane, Australia.