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A day-by-day look at President Barack Obama's weeklong trip to Asia:
Departs for Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea, through Nov. 19. En route to Tokyo, Japan, stops at Elmendorf Air Base, Alaska, to speak to troops.
Arrives in Tokyo.
Events in Tokyo. Travels to Singapore for the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Cooperation Forum.
Attends APEC meetings in Singapore. Travels to Shanghai, China.
Events in Shanghai. Travels to Beijing.
Events in Beijing.
Events in Beijing. Travels to Seoul, South Korea.
Events in Seoul. Returns to Washington.
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