Queens State Assemblywoman Grace Meng is one of many officials who have demanded an apology from Rush Limbaugh for his bizarre mockery of Hu Jintao and Chinese people in general. You'll recall that Limbaugh was highly suspicious of Hu's speech during his joint press conference with President Obama last week, because there was no simultaneous translation. So instead of blaming the media or White House, he blamed Hu for speaking in his native tongue, and went on a mocking fake-Chinese language rant, complete with "ching chong," reminiscent of Rosie O'Donnell. In case you missed it, here's Colbert's take below (it starts around the 40 second mark):
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Hu Is Here: Chinese President Welcomed By Obama In DC
Yesterday, Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived at the White House, where President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed him to D.C. There was a state dinner last night—a glittery "old school" event with Chinese stars like Jackie Chan, Michelle Kwan, B.D. Wong, and Yo Yo Ma—where Obama toasted, "While it's easy to focus on our differences of culture and perspective, let us never forget the values that our people share: a reverence for family; the belief that, with education and hard work and with sacrifice, the future is what we make it; and most of all, the desire to give our children a better life," and cited a Chinese proverb, "If you want one year of prosperity, then grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, then grow trees. But if you want 100 years of prosperity, then you grow people." (And Michelle Obama wore a red Alexander McQueen gown.) But it wasn't all cheer: Obama did bring up human rights issues in China.
Video: China Advertises Itself In Times Square
What says "We're a country of 1.3 billion and even though we hold $900 billion in U.S. debt—actually, $1 trillion, if you count Hong Kong's holdings—don't be afraid!" better than TV ads and a massive outdoor campaign in Times Square?! The Chinese government has embarked on a massive publicity push timed with President Hu Jintao's visit to U.S. that involves 60-second video, "Experience China" (Shanghaiist tells us, "the Chinese title is a less catchy 'Chinese National Image Film - People Chapter', 中国国家形象片——人物篇") that will play 15 times an hour through February 14 on a Times Square billboard. And a 30-second version of "Experience China" will be airing on CNN.
The Dalai Lama in NYC
The Dalai Lama has arrived in New York, speaking in his native Tibetan language for two hours yesterday to followers, fans and the faithful at the Javits Convention Center. Newsday reports:
He delivered his entire speech without notes, pausing to take a sip of tea only at the end as tears of joy flowed through the crowd. [He stated:] "The Tibetan cause is a cause of justice, and that's something that cannot fade away. That is the nature of truth _ that it cannot die with time and with the change of generations."Next week the Dalai Lama will visit Washington to receive the Congressional Gold Medal (formerly received by Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela) from President Bush. In the past he has visited the White House as a religious leader, now (at least in the eyes of Chinese President Hu Jintao) he may be recognized more as a political leader. Before heading to DC, however, he will be at Radio City for three days of teachings, which began today -- more details can be found at his New York site. He will end his visit with a public talk on Sunday, more details for that are here.
All's Not Quiet at the U.N. Front
Gothamist hasn't really heard that much about protests outside the U.N. during the World Summit, probably because the news has been focused on Hurricane Katrina, Judge Roberts, and the mayoral election hoo-ha. And most of the U.N. news has been that the President wants some help or that traffic is terrible. So we were glad that Newsday had a story and a good gallery of protestor pictures outside the U.N. and the hotels where the leaders are staying. There are a lot of protestors who want to free Tibet and oppose Iranian politicians. In fact, the Free Tibet protestors rushed the police outside the Waldorf (where Chinese President Hu Jintao is staying), only to be restrained and possibly arrested.
Home Suite Home
hotel, as we learned from today's Times article about how hotel managers have had to make do with their limited number of super high-end suits for the visiting world leaders, but we think it'd be funny, a dorm for the world leaders. Like they would have to round out quarters for the laundry, figure out who would need to clean the suite, sign up for time to watch cable in the common room. But it's actually as glamorous as it's supposed to be for a world leader, with your advance team visiting various suites and deciding whether or not you should have dazzling views of Central Park or three bedrooms with a grand piano. There's also a shortage of world-leader-quality rooms because many hotels have been converted to condos...which makes us wonder if countries will simply rent out deluxe apartments in the sky next time around.
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