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CAMBRIDGE: A protester threw a shoe at Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao as he delivered a speech on the global economy in England on Monday.

The shoe landed on the stage about a metre from Wen, who was speaking at Cambridge University.

The protester, who was held by university security guards, shouted: "How can the university prostrate itself with this dictator?"
 
Not a very smart thing to do.
Englands importance in world politics and as military power continues to fade and fade away as China grows stronger.
I don't know how Mr. Wen will take this, but he'll likely think a 2nd time before giving lectures or speeches in England.
 
not a really gud reason for throwin shoe at someone. y should any country's way of governance be a matter of concern for an outsider. its their country
 
not a really gud reason for throwin shoe at someone. y should any country's way of governance be a matter of concern for an outsider. its their country

Just another person who didn't like the "human rights" in China especially during the olympics.
There are more important things in the world to discuss or to complain about.
 
Shoe hurled as Chinese PM speaks


Mr Wen condemned the protest as "despicable"
A protester has thrown a shoe at Wen Jiabao during a speech at Cambridge University and called the Chinese prime minister a "dictator".
The shoe landed about a metre away from Mr Wen and the protester, a young man, was then removed by security guards.
Mr Wen, who earlier signed a series of trade agreements with Gordon Brown on the final day of a three-day UK visit, described the incident as "despicable".
Protests have taken place about human rights and Tibet during his visit.
Protests
Five people were arrested in London on Sunday after trying to approach Mr Wen.
According to eye-witnesses, Mr Wen was interrupted near the end of a speech he was giving in Cambridge on the global economy.
According to the Press Association, the shoe was thrown from the back of the hall and landed "well away" from Mr Wen.
Reuters reported that the protester urged the audience to challenge the Chinese prime minister, shouting "how can the university prostrate itself with this dictator?"

Mr Wen has faced protests throughout his UK visit
But AFP reported that fellow members of the audience shouted "shame on you" as he was escorted out of the auditorium.
Police later confirmed that the man had been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence.
As Mr Wen arrived to deliver the speech, he was met by both pro-Chinese supporters and people demonstrating against China's human rights record in its own country and in Tibet.
The incident was similar to an event last month when US President George W Bush was forced to duck to avoid shows thrown at him during a visit to Iraq.
'Determination'
Earlier, Prime Minister Gordon Brown called for greater collaboration on trade between the UK and China during talks with Mr Wen at Downing Street.
Mr Brown said they shared a determination to reverse the economic downturn and Mr Wen said "concerted efforts" were needed to "address the common challenges that we face".
Mr Wen told said the economic crisis showed the "dangers of a totally unregulated market".
He added: "Only by working together, only by making a concerted effort, can we address the common challenges we face."
Mr Brown said the 4 trillion yuan (£400bn) fiscal stimulus announced by the Beijing authorities in November would help British exports to China, particularly in low-carbon technologies.
"The strength of the relationship between China and Britain will be a pivotal force in helping us through the downturn and a powerful driving force behind our future growth and prosperity."
Mr Wen met Conservative leader David Cameron for 45 minutes on Sunday to talk about topics including the economic crisis and fighting climate change.
Mr Cameron raised human rights issues with the Chinese leader and emphasised the importance of "greater participation" in Beijing's political process.
Mr Wen's European tour includes visits to Germany, Spain, and Brussels.
 
Now a days it is becoming a norm to hurl a shoe to show your dissent.But i believe it will make china understand that you are not respected just because of economic clout.China should improve it's Human right record and stop interfering in somalia if they want to earn some respect.
 
Shoe throwing i guess is made in to a stupid hobby for dummies that are just plain out dumb as hell !! hahahah
 
Shoe throwing i guess is made in to a stupid hobby for dummies that are just plain out dumb as hell !! hahahah

I guess the guy who thru the shoe at Bush was also a dummy!!!
 
Retard British donkey liberal throws like a girl.

Notice how Premier Wen didn't even flinch, nor did the shoe get anywhere close to him.
 
Jaypore u have shoes or u want us to buy it for u???lol
 

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