To the Chinese he bows. Here he expects Americans to bow and/or kneel before him.
“To the Chinese he bows. Here he expects Americans to bow and/or kneel before him.”
Not only did Obama do a bow, he walked all the way across the stage “to” the Chinese President who did not move at all, merely waited till Obama got to him and stuck out his hand. Only then did Chinese Pres extend his. Lots of symbolism wrapped up in this scene, all insulting to Obama and by extension to the U.S.