Boringchap Turbocharged September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 (edited) I have been reading up on Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the USA. Very fascinating. At least the leaders of the two most powerful countries in the world are shaking hands and holding joint press conferences, even if China refuses to concede anything on the South China Sea issue. President Xi's first stop was not Washington DC, but Seattle. Here is a video of his arrival. The Presidential plane looks to be a commercial charter - Air China, I think a Boeing 747-400. You can even see the Star Alliance sign next to the aircraft door. President and Mrs Xi arrive in Seattle, USA. During his visit to Boeing, President Xi announced US$38 billion worth of orders for Boeing Aircraft, from China. It is widely expected that China will surpass USA as Boeing's most important customer in a few years. Some more pictures of President Xi's tour of the Boeing factory. Private tour. President Xi on stage. President Xi getting a momento from Boeing. Looks like a framed photograph of his arrival. I think they use the same metal for this photo frame, as they use for aircraft. Simple but very neat. In Seattle, Mr Xi met top American executives, including leaders of Microsoft and Boeing. His plane landed at Paine Field, adjacent to Boeing's manufacturing base. To set itself apart, Microsoft gave President Xi a special tour and exhibition of Microsoft HQ, and this included a banquet where Chief Executive Satya Nadella and co-founder Bill Gates could be found sitting near Mr Xi or his trusted aide. I don't know who that Chinese man beside Bill Gates is, but he must be somebody very important to President Xi. Edited September 28, 2015 by Boringchap ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 Read this link earlier. Quite interesting, the powers at play in a simple group photo. http://www.scmp.com/tech/leaders-founders/article/1861033/whats-picture-unspoken-messages-xi-jinpings-group-portrait?comment-sort=recommended 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 Read this link earlier. Quite interesting, the powers at play in a simple group photo. http://www.scmp.com/tech/leaders-founders/article/1861033/whats-picture-unspoken-messages-xi-jinpings-group-portrait?comment-sort=recommended The first guy on the left in the front row has already been doing his part for US-China relations for the last few years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 (edited) The first guy on the left in the front row has already been doing his part for US-China relations for the last few years. ah zuckerberg. Met my wife through FB, so he's done his part for me as well glad to see his wife pregnant. She had a miscarriage earlier. Edited September 28, 2015 by Lala81 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 The first guy on the left in the front row has already been doing his part for US-China relations for the last few years. Actually, Zuck wanna meet Xi for his own benefit lah...his FB is still being blocked in China. Apparently, he is desperate to get into Mainland market. So off he went to Settle to meet up with the Chinese President, along with other Silicon Valley top dogs...and tried out his Mandarin as according to Zuck's FB update.... http://www.businessinsider.sg/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-chinese-2015-9/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 President Xi's first stop was not Washington DC, but Seattle. Here is a video of his arrival. The Presidential plane looks to be a commercial charter - Air China, I think a Boeing 747-400. You can even see the Star Alliance sign next to the aircraft door. Xi's plane is a normal China Airline B747 which is over 15 years old - based on Boeing's public record under reg B-2472. Unlike US Presidents with their assigned AF-1 flight, China's presidential flights will have a 747 norma cabin converted to 4 sections. One of which is to allow VIP area and meeting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yslim79 4th Gear September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 (edited) Part of the Boeing deal involves a new plant setup in China which sparks many debates ... I guess China economy is too lucrative for US businesses to give a miss but they still have to keep it under control ... Politically and also for job protection wise ... As usual anti China have always been one of the cried topics for presidential elections ... One of the interesting comments from Trump previously... http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/aug/25/donald-trump-id-get-xi-jinping-mcdonalds-hamburger/ Edited September 28, 2015 by Yslim79 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 Actually, Zuck wanna meet Xi for his own benefit lah...his FB is still being blocked in China. Apparently, he is desperate to get into Mainland market. So off he went to Settle to meet up with the Chinese President, along with other Silicon Valley top dogs...and tried out his Mandarin as according to Zuck's FB update.... http://www.businessinsider.sg/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-chinese-2015-9/ everyone has a reason to be there. But at least he's making the effort. Ha even wear red tie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 I don't know who that Chinese man beside Bill Gates is, but he must be somebody very important to President Xi. He is Head of the General Office of the CCP Central Committee, Li Zhanshu. Both Xi and him know each other since 1980s. His Chinese name 栗战书 literally translated "Book of War". https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-sg/%E6%A0%97%E6%88%98%E4%B9%A6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroymenthol 6th Gear September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 Xi and a few other Chinese CEOs look good standing next to the ang mohs, cos they are about the same height. Looks better than that dwarf Tony Tan anyway (when he visited the UK). Jack Ma is really short, though. This proves that a good height is compulsory for a leader. Just ask RadX! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 everyone has a reason to be there. But at least he's making the effort. Ha even wear red tie. Actually, all the male executives during last week meet was wearing one - part of the formality I supposed...except Jack in his trademark suit.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 He is Head of the General Office of the CCP Central Committee, Li Zhanshu. Both Xi and him know each other since 1980s. His Chinese name 栗战书 literally translated "Book of War". https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-sg/%E6%A0%97%E6%88%98%E4%B9%A6 how come he's not a general! with a name like that. Haha Xi and a few other Chinese CEOs look good standing next to the ang mohs, cos they are about the same height. Looks better than that dwarf Tony Tan anyway (when he visited the UK). Jack Ma is really short, though. This proves that a good height is compulsory for a leader. Just ask RadX! deng xiaoping is not a tall man either lol. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 Xi and a few other Chinese CEOs look good standing next to the ang mohs, cos they are about the same height. Looks better than that dwarf Tony Tan anyway (when he visited the UK). Jack Ma is really short, though. This proves that a good height is compulsory for a leader. Just ask RadX! Not true leh...don't forget 5ft tall Deng Xiaoping. If hadn't his decision years ago, Xi won't be standing in Seattle with potential billion$ deal for those highly-paid Silicon Valley salesmen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boringchap Turbocharged September 28, 2015 Author Share September 28, 2015 Yeah, this power photo is very cool. Is Mark Zuckerberg (b. 1984) the youngest chap there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boringchap Turbocharged September 28, 2015 Author Share September 28, 2015 (edited) Fast forward to President Xi's visit to the capital. See this movie and slideshow. President Obama says "干杯!" Always good to see the two superpowers of the world at peace, even if they don't agree on everything. Guests dined on wild mushroom soup, Maine lobster, Colorado lamb and poppyseed bread-and-butter pudding. Some of their guests. Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla. They sat at the head table. Henry Kissinger and wife. Mr Kissinger came to Singapore for Mr Lee Kuan Yew's funeral. Check out Obama's cheeky grin as he toasts Mrs Xi. (彭丽媛) Edited September 28, 2015 by Boringchap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 deng xiaoping is not a tall man either lol. Neither was Napoleon.... nor the Japanese Emperor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 (edited) Neither was Napoleon.... nor the Japanese Emperor. napoleon is not really very short contrary to popular belief. the europeans that time weren't that tall as well, as they didn't eat very well. he's 1.68m tall. not the shorty commonly portrayed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_complex Edited September 28, 2015 by Lala81 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlatio Turbocharged September 28, 2015 Share September 28, 2015 KNN..... Xi is like a God of Fortune for the americano..... they sure welcme him with open arms and legs.... they aint doing any good, so here come the God of Fortune..... they will let their wife go back with him if need be... Easy easy few billion $$$ worth of order... some more he bring to them, no need run all the way to Great Wall of China.... ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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