Posted on 04/21/2006 10:48:59 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
CHINESE President Hu Jintao has defended China's slow political reforms overnight, at the end of a US tour, as hundreds of protestors tried to drown out his speech at Yale University.
Mr Hu has been dogged by the Falun gong movement and human rights protesters throughout his four days in the United States.
More than 200 protestors, mainly from Falun gong, pounded drums and shouted into bullhorns the auditorium where Mr Hu spoke at the prestigious university.
"Falun Dafa is good!" the protestors screamed. Other protestors demanded the release of dissidents including a jailed New York Times researcher, Zhao Yan.
Amid tight security, demonstrators held up large signs and banners. Police cordoned off a large block of buildings which Mr Hu visited, refusing to let anyone through without special passes.
The auditorium had no windows and audience members said that Mr Hu did not hear the protesters as he defended China's political system.
"Over the past more than 20 years, the sustained economic development in China has demonstrated that China's political system suits its economic development," Hu told an audience of about 600 Yale students and teachers.
"We are ready and willing to draw on the useful experience of foreign countries. On the other hand, we will not simply copy the political models of other countries."
Mr Hu was answering an audience question on whether China's leadership was concerned that social instability would grow if they did not allow greater political freedom, a theme taken up by President George W. Bush during a summit with Mr Hu on Thursday.
Mr Hu rejected the idea that there had been no political reforms in China over the past three decades of China's opening up. He argued that the government had enacted economic and political reforms.
Characterising himself as a materialist and Marxist, Mr Hu said he believed political systems must be compatible with a country's economic situation.
"I also believe there's no modernisation without democracy," he added.
The normally reserved Mr Hu made the audience roar with laughter when he uncharacteristically made a joke.
After a Yale official warned Mr Hu that one of the questions would be difficult, Mr Hu upon hearing the question about political reforms, said: "I also hope that when raising questions, my friend will give no mercy to me."
As Mr Hu left the campus, protestors shouted: "No more Chinese Communist Party!" "Falun Dafa is good!"
At the White House on Thursday, a Falungong activist shouted down the Chinese president as he made remarks to the US leader. Hundreds of protesters were outside the White House.
The Chinese leader was to take a flight Friday to Saudi Arabia which was the next stage of a five nation tour.
who?
good pic
Any lefty Moon Bats there to protest the chicom? Did anyone see Muther Shee-whatever?
given the choice between "liberals" who protest a Communist Chinese dictator and American politicians and business leaders who grovel in front of same, I know who I'd have more respect for.
I actually have no idea what the ideology of these protestors is: liberal, conservative, or something else. But apparently this poster thinks they deserve ridicule--why, I don't know. You see the strangest things on FR lately.
"a jailed New York Times researcher, Zhao Yan" imagine how the nyt must be torn, on the one hand, they're all "awww china, you're so cute with your barbaric ways", but on the other hand, someone with a tie to the nyt is locked in a dungeon somewhere. it is enough to make their tiny brains explode...
From what I gather, there are a good many liberal types who aren't crazy about China--They're usually of the "Free Tibet," Buddhist type persuasion, but they're there. Then you have the economic nationalists and national security types on the right, along with some others, who aren't fans of the Chinese government either.
It's the center-left to center-right part of the political spectrum that wants to cozy up to the CHicoms.
My intent isn't to ridicule them, but rather, to point out that while they are busy protesting Hu and by way of Hu, the Chinese government, I'm sure they are buying up all the Made-In-China bargains they can, as do most folks.
could be. Even if you want to buy American, it's hard to find some items that AREN'T made in China.
I know.
But What's on third!
"Liberal protestor" - I take it you prefer the communist chairman.
"I also believe there's no modernisation without democracy," he added.
The normally reserved Mr Hu made the audience roar with laughter when he uncharacteristically made a joke."
That he says he believes in democracy and employs 33,000 internet thought police is indeed a hysterical joke. Deng Zhao Ping used to give lip service to democracy as well, as he slaughtered thousands.
Gee, I wonder why this ruler of a country that imprisons and butchers innocent people and forces women to have abortions wasn't picketed by any of our so-called peace activists like Code Pink or cANSWER.
The ChiCom are lefty moonbats.
Hu should feel right at home at Yale, too.
I found this on the web:
(We take you now to the Oval Office.)
George: Condi! Nice to see you. What's happening?
Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China.
George: Great. Lay it on me.
Condi: Hu is the new leader of China.
George: That's what I want to know.
Condi: That's what I'm telling you.
George: That's what I'm asking you. Who is the new leader of China?
Condi: Yes.
George: I mean the fellow's name.
Condi: Hu.
George: The guy in China.
Condi: Hu.
George: The new leader of China.
Condi: Hu.
George: The Chinaman!
Condi: Hu is leading China.
George: Now whaddya' asking me for?
Condi: I'm telling you Hu is leading China.
George: Well, I'm asking you. Who is leading China?
Condi: That's the man's name.
George: That's who's name?
Condi: Yes.
George: Will you or will you not tell me the name of the new leader of China?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir? Yassir Arafat is in China? I thought he was in the Middle East.
Condi: That's correct.
George: Then who is in China?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir is in China?
Condi: No, sir.
George: Then who is?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir?
Condi: No, sir.
George: Look, Condi. I need to know the name of the new leader of China. Get me the Secretary General of the U.N. on the phone.
Condi: Kofi?
George: No, thanks.
Condi: You want Kofi?
George: No.
Condi: You don't want Kofi.
George: No. But now that you mention it, I could use a glass of milk. And then get me the U.N.
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Not Yassir! The guy at the U.N.
Condi: Kofi?
George: Milk! Will you please make the call?
Condi: And call who?
George: Who is the guy at the U.N?
Condi: Hu is the guy in China.
George: Will you stay out of China?!
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: And stay out of the Middle East! Just get me the guy at the U.N.
Condi: Kofi.
George: All right! With cream and two sugars. Now get on the phone.
(Condi picks up the phone.)
Condi: Rice, here.
George: Rice? Good idea. And a couple of egg rolls, too. Maybe we should send some to the guy in China. And the Middle East. Can you get Chinese food in the Middle East?
Translation: Fascism, when properly implemented, works just fine.
"Over the past more than 20 years, the sustained economic development in China has demonstrated that China's political system suits its economic development
Yes Huge Profits for Commie Party Loyals and Military
Generals...
and Slave factorys for millions!!
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