Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with United States President George W. Bush following a joint press conference they hold after talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 20, 2005. (Xinhua photo)

    BEIJING, Nov. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- China's path of peaceful development is "an inevitable choice" based on its national conditions, its historical and cultural traditions and the current development trend in today's world, Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Sunday.

    Hu called the country's development as "peaceful", "open" and "cooperative" when meeting the press after his talks with US President George W. Bush here Sunday.

    Hu noted China's democracy and human rights cause have made remarkable achievements since the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially after the launching of the reform and opening-up drive. The Chinese people have practiced democratic election, management, decision-making and supervision in accordance with the laws, he added.

    "China will continue to build up democracy with its own characteristics and improve its people's human rights based on the actual situation and the aspiration of the people," Hu said. Enditem