Reverting to type: China calls the kettle black

Posted by stuart on Nov 30th, 2009
2009
Nov 30

Just when you think China might be prepared to sit down and cooperate on currency/trade issues, Wen Jiabao invokes the ‘c‘ word:

Speaking at a summit with EU leaders in Nanjing, Mr Wen said it was unfair of Europe to demand exchange rate changes while maintaining trade protectionism.

Mr Wen condemned countries that demand an appreciation of the yuan while engaging in “brazen trade protectionism against China”.

He added: “This is unfair. In fact, this amounts to restricting China’s development.”

(Note to self for next meeting with WJ: tell him to grow the fuck up and get a new hat, because the old one is far too CCP).

Update

Now he wants to ban golf. Power’s clearly gone to his head.