maldon_road Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) A set-up perhaps between Beijing and Washington? Bush makes his comments in Bangkok, China makes its "angry" response and then Bush goes on to the Olympics and everyone enjoys themselves? It also helps with Bush back home to be seen to "be doing something" with the Chinese. Something, but not too much. Bush chides Beijing over rightsGeorge Bush urges China to improve its human rights records US President George W Bush has expressed "deep concerns" over China's human rights record in a speech on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. "The US believes the people of China deserve the fundamental liberty that is the natural right of all human beings," he said in the Thai capital, Bangkok. He praised China's economy but said only respect for human rights would let it realise its full potential. But China rejected the US president's comments. "The Chinese government puts people first, and is dedicated to maintaining and promoting its citizens' basic rights and freedom," Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said. "We firmly oppose any words or acts that interfere in other countries' internal affairs, using human rights and religion and other issues." RIGHTS Edited August 8, 2008 by maldon_road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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