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Yao Ming (L) of China is defended by Lebron James of the U.S. during their Group B men's basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008. Chinese hoopsters were beaten 70-101 by US. |
U.S. President George W. Bush, accompanied by China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, witnessed U.S.' fifth Olympic victory over China, dating back to 1984.
After a brief lead in the first quarter, China failed to catch up the fast-paced Americans, losing 24-4 on fast-break points.
Chinese Zhu Fangyu chipped in 11 points and eight rebounds.
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| U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd R), his father and former president George H.W. Bush (L), first lady Laura Bush (R) and China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi applaud before the start of the Group B men's basketball game between China and the U.S. at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008. |











