as a bone-chilling wind whipped around him . `` It gives you a perspective on a lot of day to day things that do n't amount to much . '' Asked if the harsh weather reminded him of his home town , Chicago , he said , `` It does feel the same does n't it ? '' His day began with a series of short interviews with American television networks . Wednesday 's session with Wen follows Obama 's meeting a day earlier with Chinese President Hu Jintao , with the two speaking of a common vision of shared responsibilities and economic opportunities after their talks . Trade , nuclear proliferation and the sticky issue of human rights were part of their discussions . The two leaders `` talked about continuing to build a positive , cooperative and comprehensive relationship between our nations , '' according to Obama , who said he welcomes China 's desire for a greater role in world affairs . `` China and the United States share extensive common interests and broad prospects for cooperation on a series of major issues important to mankind 's peace and stability and development , '' Hu said ,
Beijing , China -LRB- CNN -RRB- -- U.S. President Barack Obama huddled with the Chinese premier Wednesday on the final day of his visit to China . Obama 's meeting with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao took place at the Diaoyutai State Guest House , continuing a theme of cooperation between the two nations and development of mutual interests . The men greeted each other in public before meeting privately . The White House hailed this week 's meetings between Obama and Chinese leaders . `` President Obama 's visit to China has demonstrated the depth and breadth of the global and other challenges where US-China cooperation is critical , '' a White House statement said Wednesday . `` His discussions with President Hu have strengthened possibilities for future cooperation . `` In order to continue to develop this important relationship , President Obama has invited President Hu to visit the United States in 2010 . President Hu has accepted with pleasure . '' During his final hours in China , Obama visited the Great Wall before flying to South Korea , where he will meet with President Lee Myung-bak . Obama described the Great Wall as `` spectacular , ''