Highlights at the G20 Summit　G20峰會花絮

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Nov 15th 2010 15:04

Yesterday, a video that was shot at the G20 Summit in South Korea got passed around the internet in China. After the US president Obama finished his speech, he wanted to give the South Korean reporters the opportunity to ask questions.

But unfortunately there weren't any questions from the Korean press. To break the silence, Rui Chenggang, a celebrated CCTV(Chinese Central Television) reporter raised his hand. When he got the mic, he first explained that he might disappoint Mr. Obama because he is not Korean but Chinese. Rui's words drew a string of laughter from the press.

Mr. Obama politely implied that he would like to give the chance to the Korean reporters first. But Rui didn't give up and insisted that as a reporter from China, his question could represent all of Asia.

Then Mr. Obama said again that the Korean reporters should have the priority to ask him questions. But the conference hall remained quiet. Mr. Obama must have been very upset because his effort didn't elicit any questions from the Korean reporters. Finally, he had to respond to Rui's question though the question was not any more interesting than the highlights themselves. His question was what Mr. Obama thinks of his speeches or US policies being misinterpreted by other countries.

After that, Rui wrote down this tid-bit on his blog. He said he just wanted to help Mr. Obama deal with the awkward silence on the stage. But this tid-bit aroused extensive arguments. Some argued that Rui's manner was rude and his behavior could be seen as symbolic of China's intention which is eager to represent the entire Asian region. On the other hand, some argued that Rui's English is pretty good, so at least his 'show' was successful. It seems that Rui's own speech has aroused various misinterpretations as well. :)

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Nov 15th 2010 15:04 愛新覺羅・啓哄

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Nov 16th 2010 00:06

The Sidelights at the G20 Summit　G20峰會花絮
Highlights of the G20 Summit G20峰會花絮

Yesterday one piece of video clip became hit on the internet in China.
Yesterday one piece of video clip became a hit on the internet in China.

But unfortunately there are not any responses from the Korean press.
But unfortunately there are (were) not any responses from the Korean press.

When he got the mic, he firstly explained that he maybe disappoint Mr.
When he got the mic, he firstly explained that he maybe disappoints Mr.

But Rui didn't give up and insisted that as a reporter from China, his question can represent the entire Asia's.
But Rui didn't give up and insisted that as a reporter from China, his question can represent the entire Asian region.

Obama must have been very upset because his effort didn't bring any questions from the Korean reporters.
Obama must have been very upset because his effort didn't bring (elicit) any questions from the Korean reporters.

Finally, he had to response Rui's question though the question was not more interesting than the sidelights itself.
Finally, he had to respond to Rui's question though the question was not (any) more interesting than the highlights / showcase itself.

His question was how Mr.
His question was (about) how Mr.

Obama thinks of his speeches or US policies misinterpreted by other countries.
Obama thinks of (reacts to) his speeches or US policies (which are) misinterpreted by other countries.

After that, Rui wrote down this tit-bit on his blog.
After that, Rui wrote down this tid-bit on his blog.

He said he just want to help Mr.
He said he just wanted to help Mr.

But this tit-bit aroused extensive arguments.
But this tid-bit aroused extensive arguments.

Some argued that Rui's manner was rude and his behavior could be seen as some kind of symbol of China's intention which is eager to represent the entire Asia.
Some argued that Rui's manner was rude and his behavior could be seen as symbolic of China's intention which is eager to represent the entire Asian region.

In another hand, some argued that Rui's English is pretty good, so at least his 'show' was successful.
On the another hand, some argued that Rui's English is pretty good, so at least his 'show' was successful.

Rui speaks better English than Obama! He is calm and collected in his vocal delivery

Nov 16th 2010 02:30 Nancy

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Yesterday one piece of video clip became hit on the internet in China.
Yesterday a video clip became a hit on the internet in China.

This video was shot at the G20 Summit held in South Korea.
Yesterday, a video that was shot at the G20 Summit in South Korea got passed around the internet in China.

After the US president Obama finished his speech, he wanted to leave an opportunity to South Korean reporters for answering their questions.
After the US president Obama finished his speech, he wanted to give the South Korean reporters the opportunity to ask questions.

But unfortunately there are not any responses from the Korean press.
But unfortunately there weren't any questions from the Korean press.

To break this embarrassment, Rui Chenggang, a celebrated CCTV(Chinese Central Television) reporter raised his hand.
To break the silence, Rui Chenggang, a celebrated CCTV(Chinese Central Television) reporter raised his hand.

When he got the mic, he firstly explained that he maybe disappoint Mr.
When he got the mic, he first explained that he might disappoint Mr.

Obama politely implied that he would like to give a chance to a Korean reporter.
Obama politely implied that he would like to give the chance to the Korean reporters first.

But Rui didn't give up and insisted that as a reporter from China, his question can represent the entire Asia's.
But Rui didn't give up and insisted that as a reporter from China, his question could represent all of Asia.

Obama expressed his mind again that the Korean reporters have the priority to ask him questions.
Obama said again that the Korean reporters should have the priority to ask him questions.

But the conference hall became quiet again.
But the conference hall remained quiet again.

Obama must have been very upset because his effort didn't bring any questions from the Korean reporters.
Obama must have been very upset because none of the Korean reporters were asking any questions.

Finally, he had to response Rui's question though the question was not more interesting than the sidelights itself.
Finally, he had to respond to Rui's question though the question was not any more interesting than the highlights themselves.

His question was how Mr.
His question was what Mr.

Obama thinks of his speeches or US policies misinterpreted by other countries.
Obama thinks of his speeches or US policies being misinterpreted by other countries.

Obama to overcome the awkward silence on the stage.
Obama deal with the awkward silence on the stage.

Nov 25th 2010 15:05 愛新覺羅・啓哄

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＠Nuba
Thank you for your correction!
It's hard to imagine that Rui has been learning English in China. But it is true. He has no overseas study experience until he became a reporter of CCTV.

＠Nancy
Thank you very much!
Your correction makes my essay be understood more easily!