Chinese president Xi Jinping arrived at Horse Guards Parade with his wife Peng Liyuan to be met by the royal party

superbeets · Oct 20, 2015

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The Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh as she officially welcomed Chinese president Xi Jinping at the Horse Guards Parade

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President Xi was escorted by the Duke of Edinburgh as he passed members of the Household Cavalry at Horse Guards Parade

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The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, left, joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh for the event to mark the start of the state visit

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superbeets · Oct 20, 2015

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The Queen and Prince Philip, pictured, arrived at Horse Guards Parade ahead of the ceremonial welcome of president Xi Jinping

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The royal couple, who will host president Xi at a banquet this evening, were greeted by the Prime Minister and Theresa May, right

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The president's wife, Peng Liyuan, looked elegant in an ivory skirt suit as she prepared to meet the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

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David Cameron and Home Secretary Theresa May arrive at Horse Guards Parade ahead of the ceremonial welcome for the Chinese president

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Members of the Household Cavalry stood to attention on Horse Guards Parade ahead of the official welcome of president Xi Jinping

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More than a thousand soldiers and 230 horses joined members of the Royal Family to welcome the Chinese president

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superbeets · Oct 20, 2015

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Stand-off: Flag-waving pro-China supporters parade past Amnesty International protesters with a traditional dragon (head pictured)

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Support: A young woman carries both Union and Chinese flags as she waits for the arrival of Chinese president Xi on the Mall

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Holding a sign reading 'Welcome President Xi', pro-Chinese supporters gather in Whitehall ahead of the Chinese leader's arrival

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Traditional dragon dancers are among those who have gathered on the Mall ahead of president Xi's journey to Buckingham Palace

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Rival group: A pro-Tibet protester wears a Tibetan flag and carries a 'free Tibet' scarf as he stands alongside pro-China demonstrators

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Dedicated: Supporters of Chinese president Xi Jinping wait on the Mall for the leader to pass ahead of a state carriage procession

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Just metres away, two women wearing red t-shirts and Chinese flags show their support for the visiting president

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Protesters calling on David Cameron to speak out on China's human rights record stand alongside Amnesty International representatives

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A guardsman stands on duty in front of supporters of China's President Xi Jinping as they wait on the Mall for the leader's arrival

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Excitement: Flag-waving supporters of Chinese president Xi Jinping cheer and wave clappers as they wait for the leader on the Mall

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Tight security: Police officers stand on duty near pro-Beijing supporters as they wait for the president to pass them on the Mall

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Dressed in brightly-coloured costumes, supporters of Mr Xi pose for a photo with police officers as they wait to see the Chinese president

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Three pro-Beijing supporters pose in front of Buckingham Palace, where the president will attend a state dinner this evening

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A supporter of president Xi smiles and waves Chinese and Union flags as he waits for the Chinese leader to pass on his way to the palace

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Wearing a Chinese heart on his forehead, a pro-China supporter holds a Union flag as he waits on the Mall for president Xi

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British and Chinese flags are on display along the Mall, where the president will take place in a state carriage procession later today

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Ricboff · Oct 20, 2015

well, The Great White North chose a different path yesterday, it was election day. Gone are the Conservative, was a heck of a ride Mr Harper. I thank you. In? the Liberal party. On the agenda; to run 'two' years of budget deficits. I guess last years surplus was upsetting? Followed by increasing taxation to the top 5%, creating a new tax bracket $200,000 and above ; from 29% to 33%............................dagone......................i'm still rattled..........what to do ....what to do.................beets, may need a trip to The Home of The Commonwealth.......or maybe Iceland..............................

.......another Trudeau to lead The Great White North

ScottL · Oct 20, 2015

Ricboff said:
beets, may need a trip to The Home of The Commonwealth

You'll have plenty of work over there

ScottL · Oct 20, 2015

I can't stand the Chinese. They're always calling me Scott Err.

superbeets · Oct 20, 2015

[h=1]Parliament might be old but OUR system is even older! Chinese leader Xi Jinping defends his country's 'ancient' way of life during historic address to Parliament[/h]

President Xi tells MPs and peers 'stability' in China is crucial to its strength
In a speech he praised the UK's system of 'representative government'
He noted that Parliament was established in England 'in the 13th Century'
Xi said China's system came into being 'in ancient times 4,000 years ago'
But he heaped praise on the new relationship between China and the UK

China’s strongman leader Xi Jinping rejected calls for greater democracy and human rights in a defiant address to both Houses of Parliament this afternoon.
President Xi told MPs and Peers – including David Cameron and the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn – that China’s system of government was thousands of years older than Britain’s and the key to its strength.
He said China was developing in its own way with ‘distinct Chinese features’ and warned he would continue ‘strict’ enforcement of the law.

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Xi Jinping rejected calls for greater democracy and human rights in a defiant address to both Houses of Parliament

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President Xi told MPs and Peers – including David Cameron and the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn – that China’s system of government was thousands of years older than Britain’s and the key to its strength

President Xi’s remarks, on the first day of his four-day state visit to the UK, come after the Commons Speaker John Bercow aimed a barb at the Chinese regime’s lack of democracy.
Mr Corbyn is also due to hold one-to-one talks with President Xi to raise concerns about China’s crackdown on human rights lawyers.
Welcoming President Xi to Parliament this afternoon, Mr Bercow pointedly praised Burmese democracy campaigner Aung Sang Suu Kyi.
He said: We have had no fewer than four prominent daughters and sons of Asia in our Parliament in the last three years, starting with Aung Sang Suu Kyi of Burma – the Nobel peace prize winner, democracy champion and international symbol of the innate human right of freedom.’

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Ricboff · Oct 20, 2015

'Xi Jinping rejected calls for greater democracy and human rights in a defiant address to both Houses of Parliament'

..............'Mr.Cameron don't be silly, not on my watch............'

great pic, beets

Ricboff · Oct 20, 2015

Scott L said:
You'll have plenty of work over there

Ricboff · Oct 23, 2015

:monsters-

Ricboff · Oct 23, 2015

...one more beer and Cameron he'd drop rates 50 basis points rather than the 25, ya kinda blew it..............

superbeets · Oct 23, 2015

Ricboff said:
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Paying with a tenner: Prime Minister David Cameron (right) gets out money to buy drinks with Chinese President Xi Jinping (right)

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Drinking: Mr Xi (left) and Mr Cameron (right) enjoy a Greene King IPA at the The Plough at Cadsden pub yesterday

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Saying hello: Mr Cameron (right) leaves the pub near Chequers in Buckinghamshire following a pint with Mr Xi (left) yesterday evening

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Making an entrance: The trip by Mr Cameron and Mr Xi to The Plough at Cadsden in Buckinghamshire lasted just 20 minutes

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Having a drink: Mr Xi was able to sample his long-awaited British fish and chips supper, and the Prime Minister said it was ‘very good’

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Evening out: The pair arrived at the quaint village pub at 6.40pm, after driving the 2.5 miles from the Prime Minister's residence of Chequers

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Mr Cameron (right) pauses while drinking a pint of beer with Mr Xi to gesture at the pub near Princess Risborough

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Trip to the pub: Prime Minister David Cameron (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) visit The Plough pub near Princes Risborough

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superbeets · Oct 23, 2015

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President Xi and Cameron and shown round the National Football Museum where they are told about the football used in the first World Cup final

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President Xi and Cameron view the Jules Rimet trophy during a visit to Manchester

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Sergio Aguero poses for a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister David Cameron

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superbeets · Oct 23, 2015

Lets take a break from all this Chinese stuff with Captain Kate

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It's Captain Kate! The couple, who coordinated their blue hued outfits, also had the chance to visit Captain Scott's tall ship 'The Discovery' - which was built in Dundee and now has pride of place at Discovery Point in the heart of the city

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superbeets · Oct 23, 2015

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The Duchess of Cambridge chatted to sea cadets during her trip to Strathearn in Scotland

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Resplendent in a bespoke blue coat by Scottish designer, Christopher Kane, and Aquatalia suede knee length boots from Russell & Bromley, the mother-of-two looked resplendent

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet children as they visit the original Royal Research Ship Discovery at Discovery Point

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Kate looked impressed as she was presented with a drawing of a flower by a young Scottish girl upon her arrival

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superbeets · Oct 23, 2015

OK you want more Chinese

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It's been a busy few days for the Duchess, who joined President Xi and Madam Peng Liyuan on a visit to Lancaster House on Wednesday morning - and pulled out all the stops in the sartorial stakes in Dolce & Gabbana

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On Tuesday night, the Duchess of Cambridge chose a stunning, appropriate and memorable gown by Jenny Packham for her first state banquet at Buckingham Palace, where she was seated beside Chinese President, Xi Jinping

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The Duchess of Cambridge and Chinese President Xi Jinping listen as Queen Elizabeth II speaks at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, London, during the first day of his state visit to the UK on Tuesday night

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