Word to the wise on organising a Chinese leaderโs US visit
Let me begin by wishing those planning Chinese President Xi Jinpingโs state visit to the US on September 24 the best of luck, something I didnโt have in 2006, when president George W. Bush invited president Hu Jintao to the White House. After you read this, you may wonder how I was able to keep my job. All I can say is, Bush was a very forgiving boss. This story begins in January 2006. I had just been elevated from China director to acting special assistant to the president and senior director...