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Here are some highlights of President Barack Obama's upcoming weeklong trip to Asia
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A day-by-day look at President Barack Obama's weeklong trip to Asia:
Thursday, Nov. 12:
Departs for Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea, through Nov. 19. En route to Tokyo, Japan, stops at Elmendorf Air Base, Alaska, to speak to troops.
Friday, Nov. 13:
Arrives in Tokyo.
Saturday, Nov. 14:
Events in Tokyo. Travels to Singapore for the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Cooperation Forum.
Sunday, Nov. 15:
Attends APEC meetings in Singapore. Travels to Shanghai, China.
Monday, Nov. 16:
Events in Shanghai. Travels to Beijing.
Tuesday, Nov. 17:
Events in Beijing.
Wednesday, Nov. 18:
Events in Beijing. Travels to Seoul, South Korea.
Thursday, Nov. 19:
Events in Seoul. Returns to Washington.
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