cens gentlemen imbalance and america's massive trade decifit with china. some of the questions we're asking today, what does the u.s. get out of this visit? mike emanuel is live at the white house on that story. mike. >> reporter: jenna, good morning. many americans will probably remember this visit of president hu jintao, the chinese leader, for him being pressed on human rights by president obama, although officials here at the white house do say the two leaders spent about half of their time on economic issues. last night's state dinner, of course, is the image many people will remember of this vip visit to the white house. there was talk earlier in the day of the need for china to boost the value of its currency and level the playing field so american companies can compete and concerns about intellectual property, american computer software and entertainment. in his toast last night mr. obama emphasized a spirit of cooperation. >> chinese and american people work together and create new opportunities together, every single day.