Obama leaves Shanghai for Beijing to continue China tour

SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama left Shanghai for Beijing Monday afternoon after meeting with municipal officials and having a dialogue with Chinese students.

U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he leaves to Beijing in Shanghai, Nov. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Ren Long)

Obama arrived in Shanghai Sunday night to start a four-day state visit to China. This is his first China tour since taking office in January.