Foreign leaders praise China for successful Olympics opening

Foreign leaders praise China for successful Olympics opening

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United States President George W. Bush described the grand opening ceremony as "spectacular" during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on Sunday.

Bush said he has "fully enjoyed" the Games, and thanked the Chinese side for its considerate arrangements of various activities for himself and his family during their stay in Beijing.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he admires the Chinese people for their efforts and contribution to the Games organization.

Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda Yasuo said the Games are a grand sports rally as well as a hard-won opportunity for all the world's countries to enhance understanding and mutual trust.

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Well deserved praise for a fantastic Olympic opening ceremony. And good to see politics not getting in the way of the Olympic games.

"Indeed, the Chinese government as well as the people have succeeded to free the Olympics from politics not only by successfully holding the opening ceremony but also by being host to world leaders including U.S. President George Bush in the opening ceremony," it said.


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