Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama met the press Tuesday noon at the Great Hall of the People after their official talks.

Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a press conference with visiting U.S. President Barack Obama following their official talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. [Xinhua]

The two leaders were to brief Chinese and overseas reporters about their talks.