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Chinese President Hu Jintao starts his U.S. visit Tuesday by landing at Paine Field in Everett. On Thursday, he will meet President Bush at the White House.

Hu will be in the Puget Sound region for about 26 hours and will attend a state banquet at the Medina home of Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. He also is expected to give a policy speech before he leaves around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.

The Secret Service has not released the route of his motorcade, but drivers and others should be aware that major highways around Seattle, Everett, Redmond and Medina could be affected. Organizers do not expect major commute problems.

TUESDAY:

Around 11 a.m.: Arrives at Paine Field in Everett.

Afternoon: Meets with Gov. Christine Gregoire, then tours the Microsoft campus in Redmond.

Around 6:30 p.m.: Attends banquet in Medina.

Wednesday:

9:50 a.m.: Tours the Boeing plant in Everett.

10:30 a.m.: Addresses Boeing employees.

Around 11 a.m.: Gives policy speech at the Future of Flight Museum in Everett.

Around 12:45 p.m.: Departs from Paine Field.