Premier Wen meets with US President Bush in Beijing

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-08-10 20:28

BEIJING -- Premier Wen Jiabao met here on Sunday afternoon with US President George W. Bush and welcomed the Bush family, who attended the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games and other events.

China's Premier Wen Jiabao meets with US President George W. Bush (L) at the Zhongnanhai Compound in Beijing, August 10, 2008. [Agencies]

Wen made the remarks at the beginning of their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guest House, saying that he learned that Bush had made a surprise visit to the beach volleyball venue on Saturday, where he watched the US men's and women's teams practice.

"There will be a China-US Olympic basketball game this evening, and we are glad to have you on hand to witness the players' feats," Wen said to Bush.

In response, Bush said he was happy to join in the Beijing Games with his family and the opening ceremony on Friday had been spectacular.

Bush said he had cheered for US athletes during the opening ceremony because he felt proud of them, adding that Wen must have felt the same when the Chinese athletes entered the arena.