it was a honour for hk as well as asia to host such a large scale and high-profile event. i was lucky enough to be a part of this momentous occasion, a once in a lifetime opportunity i may add.although i was working, i did get a glimpse here and there on what was happening. i am not going to highlight the dignitaries and VIPS, the speeches, etc. as you can probably find all these at http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=2437. so let me show things that weren't broadcasted in the media.
while gloria macapagal-arroyo (philippines' president) was delivering her speech during the panel discussion, there were a bunch of filipino protesters outside the grand hyatt. as you can probably tell from the signs held by the protesters, they were chanting some nasty words.
singaporean minister mentor lee kuan yew, at 85, showed he had lost none of his edge despite being fitted with a pacemaker at the past weekend with a remark about women ''rebelling against being slaves of their husbands or in-laws.'' (perhaps implying on the appointment of Clinton's wife to the secretary of state?)
Some close up shots of bill during the staff photo section:
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