British 'barbarians' need manners lesson, says China paper in rudeness row

British 'barbarians' need manners lesson, says China paper in rudeness row Beijing (AFP) May 12, 2016 - The British media is riddled with "barbarians" who would benefit from a lesson in manners from China's ancient civilisation, a state-run newspaper said Thursday after Queen Elizabeth II called some Chinese officials "very rude". In a rare diplomatic gaffe, the British monarch was caught on camera at a Buckingham Palace garden party making unguarded comments about a state visit last year by P ... more

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