Thu Nov 12, 1:01 PM ET

Chinese President Hu Jintao addresses an audience during a gala dinner hosted by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry at a hotel in Singapore. US President Barack Obama said Thursday he would discuss the need for a "balanced" growth strategy with Asia-Pacific leaders at a weekend summit in Singapore in a bid to hasten economic recovery. (AFP/Pool/Tim Chong)

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