Chinese President Hu Jintao wraps up his U.S. visit on Friday in Chicago, Illinois, the hometown of President Barack Obama. He is scheduled to visit some Chinese-owned firms and a Chinese language and cultural education center.

Mr. Hu is expected to head back to Beijing around midday. The Chinese leader wrapped up his three-day visit to Washington yesterday, telling an audience of American business leaders that Beijing is seeking closer ties and greater trust with the United States on a range of issues.

Mr. Hu said America should not see China as a dangerous rival. He said, China has no interest in pursuing an arms race or exerting military dominance over other nations.

He described Tibet and Taiwan as core Chinese interest.