China - US Talks

China wanted a full honour guard, diplomatic affair, and state dinner.

Bush only offered a summit type affair with a working luncheon.

It's pretty much a loss of face for China, and I think it shows that the US is not willing to see China as an equal power. I wonder how it would look in another 10-20 years.

Besides, no significant progress was made on any current issues. You can say that Chinese President Hu and his wife got to see the United States for the first time. I wonder if there will be a second...