Shoe Thrown at Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at Cambridge University |
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A protester threw a shoe at Wen Jiabao, the Chinese Premier, as he delivered a speech at Cambridge University. (February 2, 2009)
Shoe Is Thrown at Chinese Premier (New York Times) CAMBRIDGE, England — A protester threw an athletic shoe at the Chinese prime minister, Wen Jiabao, during his speech at Cambridge University’s concert hall on Monday, seven weeks after a similar incident involving President Bush in Iraq. The shoe missed Mr. Wen by at least 30 feet, but security officials promptly escorted the protester from the hall. ... Protester throws shoe at Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
Mr Wen was coming to the last part of his address when a young Western-looking man with dark hair stood up, blew a whistle and shouted: “How can the university prostitute itself with this dictator? How can you listen to these lies?” ... Protester throws shoe at China's premier (CNN) LONDON, England (CNN) -- A human rights protester was in police custody Monday after throwing a shoe at Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during a speech at Cambridge University. The shoe landed several meters from the premier and the man was quickly apprehended by security and handed over to police for questioning on suspicion of committing a public order offence, according to witnesses. ... China condemns British shoe protest (Guardian Newspaper) China today denounced a British protester who threw a shoe at the premier, Wen Jiabao, and hailed his visit to the UK as a success. A foreign ministry spokeswoman described the "extreme disruption" to Wen's speech at Cambridge University as "despicable". ... Bookmark
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rupert
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A protester threw a shoe at Wen Jiabao, the Chinese Premier, today as he delivered a speech on the global economy at Cambridge University.| Makes me laugh how china are ruled by such an ironfist, the chinese people wouldn't dare raise a finger to that guy or there leader because they know a tank is going to be waiting round the corner! |
Silvia Yuan
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A commenter on Sina.com looked on the bright side, writing: "The protest proved that China's power has been recognised by the British. People wouldn't protest against a little country." "I go there most weeks David, and you are hoplessly out of touch with reality. The vast majority of Tibetans do not want a return to theocracy, serfdom and the current Dalai Llama." James, Nanning "Cambridge is a place where ideas are put into play, not shoes," the vice chancellor, Alison Richard, told the BBC. |
Silvia Yuan
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"The protest proved that China's power has been recognised by the British. People wouldn't protest against a little country." "I go there most weeks David, and you are hoplessly out of touch with reality. The vast majority of Tibetans do not want a return to theocracy, serfdom and the current Dalai Llama." James, Nanning, China |
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