Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Juan Antonio Samaranch (L) poses with Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) and his wife Liu Yongqing prior a banquet at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on 24 August, 2008 in Beijing. 27 leaders from attended a banquet luncheon prior to the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. [Agencies]