Kevin Rudd's Unintentional Chinese Orgasm

Noticed chilly relations between Australia and China recently? According to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, the problem may have deep roots. As he recounted yesterday to university students about an early experience in his diplomatic career:

"Apparently, what I'd said as I sought to elevate his expression into a more classical form, was that China and Australia are currently experiencing fantastic mutual orgasm," he said, delivering a speech late Thursday.

"Ever since then, our Chinese friends have remembered my visits to Beijing, (saying) 'Ah, you were the one...'," added Rudd.

"Perhaps that explains some of the challenges in our current relationship with the Chinese."