Michelle Obama To Visit China In March

First lady Michelle Obama, accompanying President Barack Obama, is seated at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia will visit China on March 19-26, according to White House statement.

She will meet with the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Madame Peng.

The First Lady will also visit schools and historical sites in China to meet with students.

“During the trip to China, as on previous international trips to Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, the First Lady will be focusing on the power and importance of education, both in her own life and in the lives of young people in both countries,” the White House statement reads.

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