Let me begin by wishing those planning Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US on September 24 the best of luck, something I didn’t have in 2006, when president George W. Bush invited president Hu Jintao to the White House. After you read this, you may wonder how I was able to keep my job. All I can say is, Bush was a very forgiving boss.This story begins in January 2006. I had just been elevated from China director to acting special assistant to the president and senior director for Asian affairs on the National Security Council. My predecessor Michael Green had returned to his position as a professor at Georgetown University. To say I was wet behind the ears is an understatement.
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FRI · 2026-09-18 · 22:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0919-112405
NSR-2026-0919-112405Opinion·EN·Diplomatic
Word to the wise on organising a Chinese leader’s US visit
The author, who previously served as acting special assistant to the president and senior director for Asian affairs on the National Security Council in 2006, offers advice to those organizing Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to the US on September 24. Recounting a past experience with President George W.
Dennis WilderSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-18 · 22:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The author, who previously served as acting special assistant to the president and senior director for Asian affairs on the National Security Council in 2006, offers advice to those organizing Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to the US on September 24. Recounting a past experience with President George W. Bush's invitation to Chinese President Hu Jintao, the author implies the complexity and challenges involved in such diplomatic events. The author's own inexperience at the time of the 2006 visit is highlighted, suggesting the importance of careful planning and preparation for high-level international engagements.
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Michael Green was the author's predecessor and returned to his position at Georgetown University.
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The author was appointed acting special assistant to the president and senior director for Asian affairs on the National Security Council in January 2006.
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The author was involved in organizing a state visit for Chinese President Hu Jintao in 2006.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US is scheduled for September 24.
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