Supporters of Vice President of China Hu Jintao cross 16th Street a few blocks from the White House, walking toward the hotel where Hu will give a speech about "enhanced mutual understanding and trust towards a constructive and cooperative" China-U.S. relationship, Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in Washington. The protesters countered a demonstration against Chinese control of Tibet. The banner reads "Welcome Vice President Hu."(AP Photo/Kenneth Lambert)