Son pays tribute to father's role in promoting links with Beijing

Neil Bush paid this tribute to his father, former US president George H. W. Bush, on his Facebook account:

"Maria (his wife) and I are so grateful for the outpouring of love expressed by many friends regarding the passing of my amazing father. Dad was a kind, humble, caring, gentle, wonderful human being who showed us how to be points of light, living good lives through service to others."

He also mentioned his father's role in promoting relations between the United States and China: "His legacy will live on through the George H. W. Bush China US Relations Foundation in promoting respectful, collaborative relations ... This bilateral relationship has brought great benefit to both sides."