News 24/7 Entertainment Politics Life Business Specialty The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix has praised the Chinese government thecheers.org    2008-05-23 07:03:26     () News brought to you BANG ShowBiz T The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix has praised the Chinese government for the way they dealt with the effects of the earthquake which hit southwest China earlier this month (12.05.08). More in Europe news Italian Pride in the Event Industry UK mulls 35,000-strong British border police force to tackle terrorists, gangsters Flying machines 'economically and technically possible' Beatrix is said to have made the comments during a meeting in The Hague, the third largest city in the Netherlands, where she received credentials from Zhang Jun, the newly appointment Chinese ambassador for the Netherlands on Wednesday (21.05.08). Beatrix reportedly praised the rescue operations currently taking place in the region, while offering her condolences to the earthquake victims and their families. The queen also said she thought the Olympic Games, which will be held in China's capital Beijing this summer, will be a success, because the Chinese people are so diligent, brave and creative. Zhang thanked Beatrix for her comments, and made his own thanks to the Dutch government and people for offering to help the region affected by the devastating earthquake. Click for more News about Queen Beatrix TAGS: Europe   Queen Beatrix The Cheers NEWS is looking for new contributors more Zara Phillips set to star in 'Strictly Come Dancing' The 26-year-old royal - Queen Elizabeth's eldest granddaughter - is said to be in talks to appear in the BBC One programme along with rugby star boyfriend Mike Tindall. Camilla stunned onlookers by going for an impromptu paddle in the sea The royal - who is married to Britain's Prince Charles - rolled up her trousers and took the plunge at Llangranog after taking a break from official engagements to go out walking in the sunshine with a female companion and two detective bodyguards. King Juan Carlos celebrated his country winning the UEFA European Football Championships 30.Jun 2008 The monarch and his wife Queen Sofia were among the special guests at the stadi...read Scottish schools ban Father's Day cards 23.Jun 2008 Fear of embarrassing children of single mothers or les...read Carla Bruni not joined at the hip with Sarkozy's political ideology 23.Jun 2008 French first Lady Carla Bruni has admitted that she do...read Previously... Heartbroken Briton auctions 'entire life' on eBay Thai school opens 'transvestite toilet' for transgender students RAF pilot fights with US Air Force over his moustache Queen Elizabeth insists on clearing away after her dinner guests herself Prince Charles has spent GBP 220,000 on his 'environmentally friendly' tour of the Caribbean

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