Weekly Image Review #8
Obama in China
Our BBC image shows President Obama at a news conference during his recent visit to China. We see young reporters leaning toward Obama animated and full of smiles. This is not the impression that the average American has of the ‘oppressed Chinese.’ Obama is clearly engaged and as enthusiastic as the press that is swarming toward him.
Here are two additional photos that were part of the BBC China visit collection. We have 2 separate images of the Bushes during their visits to China-- both show Chairman Mao visibly behind them. I especially like the first of the Bushes and their bicycles with the military clearly distinguishable, off to the left. It was clearly a sign of the times. In a later color image the Bushes look happy and older; behind them the crowd doesn’t look so happy, more suspicious, subdued, and distant.
Our BBC image shows President Obama at a news conference during his recent visit to China. We see young reporters leaning toward Obama animated and full of smiles. This is not the impression that the average American has of the ‘oppressed Chinese.’ Obama is clearly engaged and as enthusiastic as the press that is swarming toward him. 
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