Peter Mandelson drank Chinese milk 9 days before his kidney problems surfaced. He flamboyantly drank a glass in front of the Chinese media to “show his support for the Chinese dairy industry” which has been hit by child poisoning contamination disasters.

Premier Wen Jiabao said he was very moved when he saw Peter Mandelson drinking a cup of Chinese milk on Friday to show his trust in China-made products. “It’s because he not only sees the present, but the future as well,” Wen said. Oh dear…

Hat-tip : Shanghaiist