Confucius philosophy quoted by foreign dignitaries

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev made a speech at Peking University in 2008, spicing it with references to Chinese philosophers Confucius and Lao-tzu. When speaking of education, he cited Confucius’ "Learn and practice often what you have learned, isn't it pleasant?" (学而时习之，不亦说乎)to express his favor of Chinese education methods.

The photo shows that a Chinese girl salutes Dmitry Medvedev upon his arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, Sept. 26, 2010.[Photo/IC]