Mortimer
10-22-2003, 07:42 AM
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herro....
Arriving in Sydney to a warm welcome by local Chinese-Australians, a navy band and a 21-gun salute, Mr Hu said his visit was aimed at enhancing friendship and cooperation.
``In recent years bi-lateral relations have maintained a good momentum of development with ever-expanding cooperation in all fields and increasingly frequent personnel exchanges,'' Mr Hu said.
``A long term and stable relationship of all-round cooperation between China and Australia conforms to the common aspirations and interests of the two peoples.''
The red carpet was rolled out for Mr Hu and his wife Madame Liu Yongqing who were given large bouquets of flowers.
The navy band played the Australian anthem as Mr Hu stood alongside Governor-General Michael Jeffery.
Prime Minister John Howard and NSW Premier Bob Carr were also there to greet the leader of the world's most populous nation at Sydney airport shortly after 10am (AEST) - just a few hours before the arrival in Australia of US President George W Bush.
Bush arrived not long ago...or is going to arrive soon....in case you didn't know i think Bush is wanker.
Why is Bush avoiding the Australian media? Don't ask
By Mark Riley, Political Correspondent
October 22, 2003
George Bush's word is apparently beyond question. At least, by the Australian press.
The US President has declined a customary joint press conference after his address to the Federal Parliament tomorrow.
The media event, which normally allows two or three questions from Australian media and an equal number from the visiting press, would have been the only official opportunity for Australian journalists to quiz Mr Bush on the Iraq war and its aftermath.
It would also be the only opportunity to ask the US President about the two Australian citizens being detained without charge at Guantanamo Bay.
Australian journalists have also been denied any place in a so-called "close-up media pool" that will follow Mr Bush on all his official stops on the day. All positions in the four-member pool have been allocated to members of the White House press corps.
The US Secret Service rejected an application from the Canberra press gallery for equal access, on the basis that the journalists did not have the required US security clearances. The Secret Service then declined to allow the journalists to apply for those clearances; no reason was given.
A marquee has been set up in the grounds of The Lodge to allow the American journalists to file their stories. No Australian media will be allowed on the grounds.
A member of the team put together by Mr Howard's department to make press arrangements for the visit conceded yesterday that Australian media will learn of events at Government House and The Lodge from news reports filed in the US.
Asked why there would be no joint press conference with Mr Bush and Mr Howard, the spokesman said: "Because it isn't on the itinerary."
Mr Bush and Mr Howard had joint media conferences both times the Prime Minister visited the US this year.
The Chinese President, Hu Jintao, has agreed to participate in a joint press conference, with two questions from the Australian media and two from the travelling Chinese press, after he addresses Parliament on Thursday.
They are also going to close the public viewing gallery......yeah REAL democracy and "freedom"... what is he scared of??
herro....
Arriving in Sydney to a warm welcome by local Chinese-Australians, a navy band and a 21-gun salute, Mr Hu said his visit was aimed at enhancing friendship and cooperation.
``In recent years bi-lateral relations have maintained a good momentum of development with ever-expanding cooperation in all fields and increasingly frequent personnel exchanges,'' Mr Hu said.
``A long term and stable relationship of all-round cooperation between China and Australia conforms to the common aspirations and interests of the two peoples.''
The red carpet was rolled out for Mr Hu and his wife Madame Liu Yongqing who were given large bouquets of flowers.
The navy band played the Australian anthem as Mr Hu stood alongside Governor-General Michael Jeffery.
Prime Minister John Howard and NSW Premier Bob Carr were also there to greet the leader of the world's most populous nation at Sydney airport shortly after 10am (AEST) - just a few hours before the arrival in Australia of US President George W Bush.
Bush arrived not long ago...or is going to arrive soon....in case you didn't know i think Bush is wanker.
Why is Bush avoiding the Australian media? Don't ask
By Mark Riley, Political Correspondent
October 22, 2003
George Bush's word is apparently beyond question. At least, by the Australian press.
The US President has declined a customary joint press conference after his address to the Federal Parliament tomorrow.
The media event, which normally allows two or three questions from Australian media and an equal number from the visiting press, would have been the only official opportunity for Australian journalists to quiz Mr Bush on the Iraq war and its aftermath.
It would also be the only opportunity to ask the US President about the two Australian citizens being detained without charge at Guantanamo Bay.
Australian journalists have also been denied any place in a so-called "close-up media pool" that will follow Mr Bush on all his official stops on the day. All positions in the four-member pool have been allocated to members of the White House press corps.
The US Secret Service rejected an application from the Canberra press gallery for equal access, on the basis that the journalists did not have the required US security clearances. The Secret Service then declined to allow the journalists to apply for those clearances; no reason was given.
A marquee has been set up in the grounds of The Lodge to allow the American journalists to file their stories. No Australian media will be allowed on the grounds.
A member of the team put together by Mr Howard's department to make press arrangements for the visit conceded yesterday that Australian media will learn of events at Government House and The Lodge from news reports filed in the US.
Asked why there would be no joint press conference with Mr Bush and Mr Howard, the spokesman said: "Because it isn't on the itinerary."
Mr Bush and Mr Howard had joint media conferences both times the Prime Minister visited the US this year.
The Chinese President, Hu Jintao, has agreed to participate in a joint press conference, with two questions from the Australian media and two from the travelling Chinese press, after he addresses Parliament on Thursday.
They are also going to close the public viewing gallery......yeah REAL democracy and "freedom"... what is he scared of??