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Chavez supports China on Tibet, accuses US of trying to ’sabotage’ Olympics
Posted: May 11th, 2008, by MeYuL.com
May 10, 2008 The Associated Press
CARACAS, Venezuela: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is condemning pro-Tibet protests and backing China ahead of the Olympics in Beijing.
The socialist president accuses the U.S. government of trying to “sabotage” the upcoming Olympic Games and of aiding protests focused on Tibet. Chavez says he will back China against what he sees as a “secessionist” attempt in Tibet.
Photo: President Hu Jintao greets visiting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, August 24, 2006 during his six-day visit to China. China and Venezuela signed eight agreements on a range of issues, including two on expanding energy cooperation, pointing to stronger ties between the two countries on the that day.
The U.S. considers Tibet a part of China and says it is concerned about violence in Tibet but will refrain from meddling in China’s internal affairs.
Chavez spoke Friday night after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu. Venezuelan and Chinese officials also signed cooperative accords.
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