CNN新聞片斷朗讀-Trade to highlight Obama's China visit

Trade to highlight Obama's China visit

(CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama is expected on Monday to meet with the Shanghai mayor and hold a town hall-style meeting with "future Chinese leaders" before heading to Beijing to meet his host, Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Trade issues are likely to be a major discussion topic between the two leaders; the United States imports billions of dollars in Chinese products each year.

At local markets, Chinese government officials banned a popular Obama shirt over fears that it would offend their guest.

It depicts Obama wearing a Chinese Communist outfit made famous by Mao Zedong, the late Communist leader. The back has "Oba-Mao" printed on it.

Obama's visit comes as China relishes its spot as a key global player. It is involved in major international disputes such as the showdowns with Iran and North Korea and has used its position on the U.N. Security Council and its economic leverage to influence events around the globe.

China also is now the dominant regional player in northeast Asia, recently hosting a summit in Beijing with the Japanese and South Korean leaders.