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Bush: Olympic Boycott Would Be 'Affront' to Chinese People

Posted Jul 6, 08 11:29 AM CDT in Politics,  Sports,  World 

(Newser) – President Bush today defended his decision not to boycott the Beijing Olympics next month, saying skipping “would be an affront to the Chinese people" that would make it difficult "to speak more frankly with the Chinese leadership.” Speaking ahead of tomorrow's G8 meeting in Japan, Bush said he would address concerns over religious freedom and human rights with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Games.

Bush also told CNN he was “looking forward to cheering the US athletes” and for them “to see their president waving that flag.” He addressed reporters alongside Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda, who will also forgo a boycott despite expressed concerns about human rights. Some European leaders have vowed to boycott.

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U.S. President George W. Bush, left, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda after a press conference at the G-8 summit on Sunday, July 6, 2008 in the lakeside resort of Toyako, Japan.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
US President George W. Bush gestures during a joint press conference at the G8 summit Sunday, July 6, 2008. Bush announced that he will not boycott the Beijing Olympics.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Oxfam members personify George W. Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, belting out karaoke tunes at the G8 summit. Inside, the officials said they would not boycott the Beijing Olympics.   (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
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