Rolling out the red carpet

China's President Hu Jintao (C) inspects a U.S. military honour guard alongside US Vice President Joe Biden (R) upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington for a state visit January 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] 

US Vice President Joe Biden (R) watches on as China's President Hu Jintao waves upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington for a state visit, January 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]