Well, looks like I've been made to look like a fool. But, I am more than happy to be made a fool when I expect nothing and get a welcome surprise like in this situation.

After my tirade about how the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, was going to all these countries in an around the world trip, including China, to talk about the economy, national security and the environment, and it appeared that he was not going to talk about human rights, well... I guess Kevin is a subscriber to my blog and decided that maybe he should talk about human rights in China. Hehehe.

Kevin Rudd in a speech in a University n Beijing stated

Australia, like most other countries, recognises China's sovereignty over Tibet, but we also believe it is necessary to recognise there are significant human rights problems in Tibet.

The current situation in Tibet is of concern to Australians. We recognise the need for all parties to avoid silence and find a solution through dialogue. 1

We recognise the need for all parties to avoid violence and find a solution through dialogue.

As a long-standing friend of China I intend to have a straightforward discussion with China’s leaders on this. 2

Of course the Chinese government responded with their usual rhetoric

Australia, or other countries, should have better appreciation and understanding of the fact that people in Tibet are now enjoying democracy and have wonderful human rights protection, and those remarks are totally unfounded. 3

Democracy? Wonderful human rights protection? Who are they kidding?

Now Kevin, ensure that you have the balls to say this to the Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, and if you get the chance, to the Chinese President, Hu Jintao.

- Beju -