China's national flag to go up in White House on Sept 20

[Guest]

The national flag of the People's Republic of China (PRC) will be hoisted at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on September 20, media reported Sunday.

Chinese associations in the United States had applied to hold a ceremony in front of the US President’s residence to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of PRC.

Chen Ronghua, chairman of Fujian Association of the United States, told reporters that their application was approved not only because of the sound Sino-US relations but also because China is a responsible country.

"Many Americans admire China due to the success of last year’s Beijing Olympics," said Chen.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2...nt_8422505.htm

[Guest]

Re: China's national flag to go up in White House on Sept 20

found this right after I posted the above

White House Debunks Reports It Will Fly China's Flag on South Lawn

A ceremony, indeed, will take place. But it won't happen on the White House grounds -- rather, on the Ellipse, on the other side of E Street from the presidential residence

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009...ag-south-lawn/

[Issachar]

Re: China's national flag to go up in White House on Sept 20

I also saw this at that link ...

Under those guidelines, the Chinese flag has flown on White House grounds before, in April of 2006, when President Hu Jintao visited then President George W. Bush.

Issachar