Hu meets congressional leaders

[January 21, 2011]  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao (jihn-tow) heard concerns about China's human rights and economic policies as he wrapped up his visit to Washington with meetings on Capitol Hill.

Hu met separately with House and Senate leaders before a scheduled lunch with businessmen and departure for Chicago.

House Speaker John Boehner (BAY'-nur) said participants at the House meeting "raised our strong, ongoing concerns with reports of human rights violations in China, including the denial of religious freedom and the use of coercive abortion" as a result of China's one-child policy.

He said they also addressed the need for China to better protect intellectual property and curtail the aggressive behavior of North Korea.

Hu later met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and top senators on the Foreign Relations Committee.

[Associated Press]

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