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March 20, 2014 / 12:58 PM

Michelle Obama and daughters arrive in China for education-focused trip

The White House posted a photo Thursday of first lady Michelle Obama's arrival in Beijing, China. The first lady, accompanied by daughters Malia and Sasha and mother Marian Robinson, is on a week-long trip to China to promote "the power and importance of education."

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, along with her mother Marian Robinson and daughters Sasha and Malia, arrive at Beijing's international airport on March 20, 2014. The First Lady will travel around China for a week, focusing on the power and importance of education, both in her own life and in the lives of the young people in both countries. UPI/Pool

1 of 4 | U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, along with her mother Marian Robinson and daughters Sasha and Malia, arrive at Beijing's international airport on March 20, 2014. The First Lady will travel around China for a week, focusing on the power and importance of education, both in her own life and in the lives of the young people in both countries. UPI/Pool | License Photo

First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by daughters Malia and Sasha and mother Marian Robinson, arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a week-long visit to China to promote education.

Under her official Twitter handle @FLOTUS, the White House posted a photo of her arrival at the airport in Beijing.

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The First Lady just arrived in Beijing. Follow along as she highlights the #PowerOfEducation: http://t.co/9fJKLEZaid pic.twitter.com/sRpayforu7
— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) March 20, 2014

The first lady's visit to China will focus on the "power and importance of education." During her trip, the first lady is scheduled to visit schools and historic landmarks.

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