Top Chinese legislator meets Obama

Wu Bangguo, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with visiting US President Barack Obama on Tuesday afternoon here in Beijing.

Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing  Committee, meets with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Ju Peng)

Wu said Obama's China tour is significant for Sino-US relations, and plays an important part in developing bilateral ties. Wu expressed gratitude that Obama supports frequent communications and exchanges between the two legislatures.

In their meeting, Wu Bangguo gave an introduction to the reforms in China's democratic legal system. Obama described his China visit as a great success, saying common agreements had been reached in many fields. Obama hoped to strengthen exchanges between the two legislatures, and shared praise for the development and achievements brought by China's political reform.