Posted on 11/11/2014 12:55:30 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
President Obama plans to discuss differences with Chinese President Xi Jinping “directly and candidly,” he said in a written interview with China’s state-run Xinhua news agency.
Obama regularly conducts such written interviews with prominent news organizations in the countries where he travels, but the decision to talk to an organ of the Chinese government could raise eyebrows amid continuing concerns over Beijing’s human rights record.
At a press conference with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday, Obama said he continued to have “concerns” about China’s actions.
“There are certain things that the United States believes. We believe in freedom of speech. We believe in freedom of association. We believe in openness in government as befitting our traditions and our way of life,” Obama said.
At a separate media availability earlier in the day, Obama specifically pledged to “to stand up for human rights and freedom of the press.”
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It sure as #ell isn't Obama and his administration.
Maybe he’ll ask for asylum?
And this is from the leader of the most transparent government in US history./s
When Americans ask for details on foreign and domestic “scandals,” Obama’s Attorney General tells them to “kiss my #ss.”
I remember when Snowden interview for state run Russian tv was called treason...so Obama gives this interview after expanding VISAs for the Chinese.
+1
0bama discusses his economic surrender to China.
Odumbo grants Chinese media an interview......I’m sure he will impress them with his brilliance. (sarc)
I’m uncomfortable with Obama doing this now, with the threat looming of a brutal crackdown in Hong Kong and with their own minorities.
Obama specifically pledged to stand up for human rights and freedom.
Guess that’s why Obama&Co took over the government and gave us Obamacare unemployment...................
Especially when it comes to Obamacare, when we counted on a "lack of transparency" and the "stupidity of the American voter" to shove it down their throats. Meanwhile, while Barry is right there in Beijing, China is ramping up anti-US propaganda:
Nov 11, 2014
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