Source: CCTV.com

12-11-2007 14:32

Guest Speaker:

Jimmy Carter, former US president

Introduction:

Jimmy Carter, now 83-year-old, is the 39th president of the United States of America. During his presidency, full diplomatic relations was established between the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America. His birthday happens to be the national day of China.

After losing the campaign to Ronald Reagan, he went back to his peanut farm in his hometown Georgia, where he not only made furniture but also cradles for his grandchildren.

Having paid his debts, the former president starts to write books, tries to negotiate peace and monitors over 60 democratic elections in developing countries, as the Carter Center remains committed to human rights, democracy, poverty alleviation and treatment of diseases.

DIALOGUE is privileged to interview Mr. Jimmy Carter during his visit in Beijing.

 

Editor:Du Xiaodan