The U.S. First Lady has been promoting educational exchange between the two countries -- and charming citizens with her easy-going manner.
Lady in red —
The U.S. First Lady has been promoting educational exchange between the two countries -- and charming citizens with her easy-going manner.
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Michelle Obama has been on a week-long tour of China, accompanied by mom Marian Robinson, 76, and daughters Malia, 15, and Sasha, 12.
Leading women —
Michelle Obama has been on a week-long tour of China, accompanied by mom Marian Robinson, 76, and daughters Malia, 15, and Sasha, 12.
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Michelle tries her hand at tai chi, while visiting a high school in Chengdu.
Step ahead —
Michelle tries her hand at tai chi, while visiting a high school in Chengdu.
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First lady Michelle Obama delivers a speech at the Stanford Center at Peking University on March 22 in Beijing, China.
Education first —
First lady Michelle Obama delivers a speech at the Stanford Center at Peking University on March 22 in Beijing, China.
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Mrs Obama has earned praise for approachable style, in a country where it is rare to see leaders' spouses or children in public.
Jumping for joy —
Mrs Obama has earned praise for approachable style, in a country where it is rare to see leaders' spouses or children in public.
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"Be open," was Obama's advice for American students traveling abroad. "You're probably going to make a lot of mistakes. But you know what? That's life. And other parts of the world will appreciate your effort and your energy, as long as you come into the experience respecting the people and the culture."
Spot the Michelle —
"Be open," was Obama's advice for American students traveling abroad. "You're probably going to make a lot of mistakes. But you know what? That's life. And other parts of the world will appreciate your effort and your energy, as long as you come into the experience respecting the people and the culture."
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A Chinese student takes pictures with her phone besides first lady Michelle Obama, center, after Mrs. Obama spoke at the Stanford Center at Peking University on March 22 in Beijing, China.
Michelle in China —
A Chinese student takes pictures with her phone besides first lady Michelle Obama, center, after Mrs. Obama spoke at the Stanford Center at Peking University on March 22 in Beijing, China.
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