When I dropped by during a visit to Beijing last September, I found Chinese security guards manning the reception desk behind a set of locked glass doors.
Security Council members -- gave the Iraqi proposal a cool reception but Russia, another permanent member of the Security Council, said the avenue should be explored.
Israeli Public Security Minister Uzi Landau said that Sunday's Christmas reception, to be attended by international diplomats, is a "private event" and would be allowed to take place.
As Chinese businesses look around America for bargains, they will get a mixed reception: sellers are eager for China's cash, but worried about the survival and security of Brand America.