Chinese President Hu Jintao Given Frosty Reception On Capitol Hill -- The Guardian
Congress unhappy as Hu took only two questions on human rights and trade before heading off to other meeting
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, was given a chilly reception in Congress today, where both Republicans and Democrats were outspoken on China's human rights record and what they claim are Beijing's unfair trading practices.
Members of the house complained afterwards that there had not been enough time to air their complaints as Hu only took two questions before going on to hold a separate meeting with senior senators.
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