Posted on 08/10/2008 4:24:48 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) waves, as U.S. President George W. Bush arrives, in Beijing August 10, 2008. Bush’s trip to Beijing has been a delicate balancing act, enjoying the Olympic games and praising China on a variety of issues while publicly nudging China to improve its internationally criticized record on human rights.
President Bush arrives to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing, China Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
Radiohead does that always, when he misses the toaster. LOL Don’t take it serious.
I think its awesome, President Bush is promoting God and America in a country know for its brutal stance on religion and freedom.
Just think - it could be Kerry or Obama over there not promoting anything.
U.S. President George W. Bush meets with China’s President Hu Jintao at Zhongnanhai in Beijing August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) meets his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (C) meets with China’s President Hu Jintao (R) as U.S. Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson joins them at Zhongnanhai in Beijing August 10, 2008
Chinese President Hu Jintao, front, shows the way to U.S. President George W. Bush before their talks on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 in Beijing.
U.S. President George W. Bush, top, looks at Chinese President Hu Jintao before their talks on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 in Beijing Talks with the Chinese President
U.S. President George W. Bush meets with China’s President Hu Jintao (R) at Zhongnanhai in Beijing August 10, 2008.
President Bush, meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing, China Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) meets his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing August 10, 2008.
President Bush, meets with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing, China Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) meets with China’s Vice President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing August 10, 2008.
I wonder what the First Lady and Barbara are whispering to the President? LOL
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) meets with China’s Premier Wen Jiabao at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) shakes hands with China’s Premier Wen Jiabao during a meeting at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) meets with China’s Premier Wen Jiabao at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing August 10, 2008.
President Bush, meets with Chinese Premiere Wen Jiabao at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing, China Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
Chinese President Hu Jintao greets US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson as US President George W. Bush looks on in Beijing. Paulson believes the US housing market will remain in a slump through the rest of the year, but does not intend to stay on to help the next president cope with the crisis.
U.S. President George W. Bush and his wife, First Lady Laura Bush cheer before the start of a preliminary basketball game between the USA and China at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
From left, U.S. President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, and former U.S. President George H. W. Bush talk before the start of a preliminary basketball game between the USA and China at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd R), his father and former president George H.W. Bush (L), first lady Laura Bush (R) and China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi applaud before the start of the Group B men’s basketball game between China and the U.S. at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008.
I always wonder how they truly have enough room for all of the Secret Service people for all of the world political leaders while they are in Beijing? I’m sure the crowds are truly big enough already without even including all of the Secret Service people that are there.
Standing with the Kuanjie Summer Vacation School Choir and Pastor Meng Maoru, President George W. Bush delivers a statement outside Beijing Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church in Beijing Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. Said the President, “Laura and I just had the great joy and privilege of worshiping here in Beijing, China. You know, it just goes to show that God is universal, and God is love, and no state, man or woman should fear the influence of loving religion.” White House photo by Chris Greenberg Full Story
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand outside the Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church with members of the Kuanjie Summer Vacation School Choir after attending services Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
U.S. athletes wave to President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush after their arrival Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, to the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, where they viewed the morning session of the swimming competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush smiles in response to the waves from the U.S. athletes after arriving Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush displays an American flag as he cheers on the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush cheer on the U.S. Olympic swimmers during the Sunday morning competition at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush whistles his support as Michael Phelps swims to his world-record mark in the 400-Meter Individual Medley Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the 2008 Olympic Summer Olympics in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Bush join the fans at the National Aquatics Center as they cheer on U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps as he swam his world-record setting 400-Meter Individual Medley event Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush, daughter Barbara Bush and Mrs. Doro Koch, the President’s sister, stand for the playing of the U.S. national anthem Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, during the medal ceremony honoring gold-medalist Michael Phelps. The U.S. Olympian won his first event, the 400-meter Individual Medley, in a record time of 4:3.84. White House photo by Eric Draper
Need more pics with athletes.
Thanks for the pics daisy. Love the solidarity w/the Chinese Christians.
Pray for W and Our Troops
President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. swimmer Larsen Jensen after the 22-year-old won his bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Eric Draper
U.S. gold medalist Michael Phelps waves as he leaves poolside Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, after winning the 400-meter Individual Medley in world-record time at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. swimmer Larsen Jensen after the 22-year-old won his bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush speaks with U.S. Olympic swimmer and silver medalist Larsen Jensen Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
U.S. gold medalist Michael Phelps waves as he leaves poolside Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, after winning the 400-meter Individual Medley in world-record time at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush holds the Olympic gold medal of U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, after congratulating Phelps on his first Olympic gold performance Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose for photos with U.S. Olympic swimmers Larsen Jensen, left, and Michael Phelps Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush pose for photos with U.S. Olympic swimmers Larsen Jensen, left, and Michael Phelps Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush greets members of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, backstage at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush is welcomed by China’s President Hu Jintao upon his arrival Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 to Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leaders compound in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is greeted by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leaders compound in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is joined by his father, former President George H. W. Bush, during their visit with China’s President Hu Jintao Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leaders compound in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with China’s President Hu Jintao following his visit and meeting Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, with the Chinese leader at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leaders compound in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Madame Liu Yongquig, wife of China’s President Hu Jintao, following President Bush’s visit and meeting Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, to Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leaders compound in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Former President George H. W. Bush introduces his granddaughter, Ms. Barbara Bush, to China’s President Hu Jintao Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, folllowing their visit to Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leaders compound in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Any omissions or dups of photos or order of photos is entirely my fault, however...lol...
Thanks again, Kas.
Great photos, thanks for posting them
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