TOYAKO, Japan - The US President George W. Bush made a request of President Hu Jintao on Wednesday -- tickets to the US-China basketball game at the Olympics in Beijing.
US President George W. Bush (L) laughs with Chinese President Hu Jintao during a photo opportunity at the major economies' leaders meeting at the G8 Summit in Toyako July 9, 2008. [Agencies] |
Bush told Hu that he was looking forward to attending the summer Games with his wife, father, former President George H.W. Bush, and mother.
"I'm really looking forward to watching the American Olympic team compete, particularly with the mighty Chinese team," he said after meeting Hu on the sidelines of the Group of Eight summit in Japan.
"I'm hoping to get tickets for the US-Chinese basketball game," Bush said. "If you can help me get a ticket I'd appreciate it," he joked.
Referring to human rights issues, Bush said "I don't need the Olympics to talk candidly with somebody who I've got good relations with."
Hu said he appreciated Bush's opposition to politicizing the Olympics.
