Obama irks the Chinese with what they interpret as disrespectful behavior

This is why the president needs qualified and experienced handlers, and in turn he needs to listen to what they tell him.

Barack Obama’s behaviour at an important summit in Beijing has enraged Chinese internet users – because he was seen chewing gum.

The U.S. President, a known user of Nicorette, a gum used to stop smoking cravings, was seen chomping away at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) after emerging from his limousine at the Water Cube, the Olympic swimming venue, while traditional dancers performed around him.

Chinese Internet users, used to far greater levels of formality from their leaders, branded him an ‘idler’ and a ‘rapper’.