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Evangelist Luis Palau Regrets Remarks on Religious Freedom in China Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews An American evangelist has apologized for saying during a recent visit to China that the religious freedom situation there was better than expected, and for saying that "underground" Christians should register with church associations set up by the communist government. Luis Palau, an Oregon-based evangelist, paid a week-long visit to China earlier this month, his fifth to the country. His trip coincided with a visit by President Bush, and Palau was invited to attend a church service in Beijing with the president and First Lady. In an...

W's message will inspire millions of Chinese thanks to an Internet underground railroad By TIENCHI LIAO In preparation for President Richard Nixon's visit to China in 1972, the Chinese authorities were busy whitening the walls of a number of streets in Beijing. Some families on these streets were allotted extra colorful cloth to make new curtains to hang on their windows. When the motorcade of the President passed, he was supposed to have the impression that the people in Mao's empire were living in well-to-do conditions. However, it was only a brief joy these lucky families experienced, because the cloth...

Mr. Bush made an unflinching pro-freedom speech in Kyoto, praised Taiwan, and worshipped at a Christian church in Beijing. -snip- Clearly Mr. Bush's trip was intended to do something new and it did. It has redefined the terms on which the United States deals with Asia, putting freedom at the center. -snip- Mr. Bush clearly understands that even for Asians, freedom and democracy are inalienable human rights and essential to the long term health and survival of a state. -snip- Therefore it makes no sense to argue that the president could have gathered more "deliverables" in the form of agreements...

DESCENDANTS of Genghis Khan, the man who conquered half the world in the 13th century, rolled out the red carpet yesterday for the most powerful man of the 21st century. George Bush stood to attention in the biting cold before an honour guard of Mongolian soldiers in blue and red uniforms and with sabres at the ready as the United States national anthem played to welcome the first serving American President to set foot in Ulan Bator. Mr Bush chose to wrap up a four-nation Asian trip in this young democracy, where fewer than three million people, mostly nomads, live...

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush conclude their far eastern tour by visiting Mongolia being the first serving President to visit that country. After visiting Mongolia they flew back the USA. The Vice President gave a speech on the War on Terror at the American Enterprise Insitute in Washington. Last Friday Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld concluded his Australian visit and on his return to the US did the rounds of Sunday talk shows. Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - In the wake of congressional unrest over his war policies, President Bush thanked Mongolia on Monday for standing with him in Iraq and compared the struggle against Islamic radicalism to this country's battle against communism. Bush said Mongolia has stood with the United States as "brothers in the cause of freedom." Bush's four-hour stop in Mongolia was the first ever by an American president. The brief visit was a reward for Mongolia's pursuit of democracy and support for the U.S. fight against terrorism.

German Deutsche Welle Radio reports President's trip to China considered a huge success, by Chinese government and German observers as well. Agreement was reached on purchase by China of large number of Boeing aircraft, over Airbus. Why hasn't this success story been mentioned by the American Press? Is our press hostile to our own government?

Bush Attends Church in China   By Scott StearnsBeijing20 November 2005 President Bush says China should grant its people greater religious freedoms. So, he opened his day in Beijing by going to church. George W. Bush, center, and First Ldy Laura Bush, right, after attending morning services at Gangwashi Church in Beijing A choir in white and red silk robes sang the hymn, "Ode to Joy" as the president and Mrs. Bush left Gangwashi Church. It is one of five authorized protestant churches in the capital, and remains under control of China's Communist Party.But White House officials say it...

In the first visit by a sitting US president to Mongolia, George W. Bush announced that he was in Ulan Bator to deliver an “important international message�, then after a pause, added: “Secretary Rumsfeld asked me to check on his horse.� His comment got a knowing laugh from the watching Mongolian elite, dominated by officers festooned with gold medals. When Mr Rumsfeld visited Mongolia last month, the defence secretary received a horse as a gift, which he named Montana. However, Mr Bush had a more serious reason for being here: to highlight Mongolia’s symbolism as an emerging democracy in the...

The president's trip to China looks bad in the eyes of both friend and foe. His call for more freedom is turned on a deaf's ear by his host, and although his top aid handed over the name list of US-concerned prisoner of conscience, China has yet reciprocated by releasing any of those on list, in defiant of the usual way 'hostage diplomacy' had been carried out for years. The signal is: the game is over. You are over, says the Chinese. With over $800 billion at hand and a US president looks week with Iraq and CIA leak case,...

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WASHINGTON -- President Bush softened attacks on war critics yesterday and his defense secretary signaled a coming troop drawdown, as the lawmaker at the center of a growing national debate on the Iraq war called for complete withdrawal by next November. Speaking to reporters in Beijing during a state visit to China, Bush stepped back from his administration's tough criticism of Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) The White House and some GOP lawmakers engaged in personal attacks on the decorated Marine Corps veteran after his call Thursday to bring the troops home.

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President and Mrs. Bush, attended church in China early Sunday. He then went for a mountain bike ride with the Chinese team that is in training for the Olympics. Excerpts from the President's remarks to the Travel Pool, St. Regis Hotel, Beijing, People's Republic of China, 6:12 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: We started our day here going to a church service that was really uplifting. I was -- I wasn't sure what to expect, and I can tell you that the service was full of spirit, and the preacher gave a really good sermon. She...

For Immediate ReleaseNovember 19, 2005 President's Radio Address      Audio     APEC Summit 2005     President's Trip to Asia      THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I am currently traveling in Asia on a trip to Japan, South Korea, China, and Mongolia. I'm visiting with friends and allies in the region to discuss issues vital to the future of all Americans. One important issue for American workers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and farmers is to access foreign markets for our goods, services, and farm products. At the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in South Korea, we have advanced America's case for free and fair trade.  Radio Address 20052004200320022001  Radio...

Today the President was in South Korea attending the APEC Meeting. The President had a private meeting with Russian President Vladmir Putin where they talked about Iran's nuclear program and how to prevent the Terorist supporting nation of Iran from producing a Nuclear weapon

Bush backs Putin on nuke fuel supply for Iran By Joseph Curl The Washington Times November 19, 2005 Members and supporters of the Union of Jewish Students in France shout slogans near Iran's embassy in Paris November 2, 2005. About 100 demonstrators gathered to protest against Iran's politics after Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for Israel's destruction. REUTERS/Victor TonelliPUSAN, South Korea -- President Bush told Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday that the United States supports Moscow's proposal to allow Iran to enrich uranium for a nuclear power plant at a facility to be built in Russia. The two leaders have...

BEIJING (AFP) - US President George W. Bush has arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit during which he was expected to raise thorny issues such as human rights and democracy with his Chinese hosts. Bush flew in from South Korea Saturday, where he had attended the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and held talks with South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun. The US president was due to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao Sunday before leaving for Mongolia Monday. Analysts say the zeal with which Bush seeks to promote democratic values and human rights...

BEIJING, China (AP) -- The White House on Saturday urged China to give wide media coverage to U.S. President George W. Bush's visit and said Bush would press Beijing about religious freedom, trade problems and the need for currency reforms. Bush arrived Saturday evening in the Chinese capital. He was due to attend a church service on Sunday with his wife, Laura, before meeting with President Hu Jintao and other Chinese leaders. U.S. officials have talked with their Chinese counterparts about coverage of Bush's visit by the entirely state-controlled Chinese media, said Mike Green, senior director for Asian affairs on...

Bush, ASEAN leaders praise Indonesia stopping Southeast Asian terrorist suspect BUSAN, South Korea (AP): U.S. President George W. Bush and Southeast Asian leaders congratulated Indonesia Friday for killing of one of Asia's top terrorist suspects, but stressed that vigilance would be needed to stop other militants who continue to plot attacks, officials said. Terrorism was high on the agenda when Bush met Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and six other Southeast Asian leaders on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Busan, South Korea. During their meeting, the leaders talked about the killing of Malaysian terrorist suspect...

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush continue their far eastern visit today they are in Korea. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is also in Korea. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld is in Australia. Vice President Dick Cheney to spoke yesterday at the Third Annual Ronald Reagan Award which honored Sen. Malcolm Wallop (retf) Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

Glossing over differences straining their political relationship, President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted each other warmly Friday in talks expected to emphasize cooperation in the war on terror and the campaign to stop North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The two leaders apparently were still at odds over how to address Iran's nuclear program. There also were long-running differences over the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and U.S. concern that Russia is retreating from democracy. Exchanging pleasantries, they offered no public remarks on the issues they face. . . . Bush and Putin have generally agreed on a need to avert...

(SNIP) Q Mr. President, Vice President Cheney called it reprehensible for critics to question how you took the country to war, but Senator Hagel says it's patriotic to ask those kinds of questions. Who do you think is right? PRESIDENT BUSH: The Vice President. Q Why? PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, look, ours is a country where people ought to be able to disagree, and I expect there to be criticism. But when Democrats say that I deliberately misled the Congress and the people, that's irresponsible. They looked at the same intelligence I did, and they voted -- many of them voted...

Bush Hails Taiwan As Democratic Model By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 2 minutes ago Piquing China just days before meetings with its leaders, U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday held up the self-governing island of Taiwan that Beijing claims as its own as a model of freedom "at all levels" that the communist giant should emulate. Bush's speech opening a four-country tour of Asia amounted to a road map of the coming discussions he was to have on a potential bird flu outbreak, global trade, North Korea's nuclear ambitions and other issues at a gathering of...

Reuters - BUSH, SOUTH KOREA'S ROH AGREE TALKS ON A KOREAN WAR PEACE TREATY MORE...

Wednesday November 16, 2005 Hilary Clinton Urges President Bush to Discuss Forced Abortion on China Trip By John-Henry WestenWASHINGTON, November 16, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - After years of being urged by pro-lifers and Christians to condemn China's one-child policy, President George W. Bush is now being urged in the same direction by none other than Democratic Senator Hilary Clinton.  In a letter to the President dated November 10, Clinton wrote, "I hope you will raise with the Chinese government the following points," the first of which concerns the coercive one-child program."Since first introduced in 1979, China's one-child policy has evoked strong...

James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and...

KYOTO: In the latest sign of their chummy ties, US President George W Bush gave Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi a surprise gift of a Segway electric scooter and urged him to take a spin. Bush, who often refers to his warm friendship with Koizumi, gave the Japanese leader the upright two-wheeler ahead of a summit at which they reaffirmed their close diplomatic ties. Bush was riding the vehicle when he met Koizumi outside the Kyoto State Guest House in the ancient Japanese capital, a Japanese pool report said. Urged by Bush to give it a whirl, Koizumi took a...

BUSAN, South Korea - Piquing China just days before meetings with its leaders, U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday held up the self-governing island of Taiwan that Beijing claims as its own as a model of freedom "at all levels" that the communist giant should emulate. Bush's speech opening a four-country tour of Asia amounted to a road map of the coming discussions he was to have on a potential bird flu outbreak, global trade, North Korea's nuclear ambitions and other issues at a gathering of Pacific Rim economies in South Korea. Bush arrived in Busan, South Korea, on...

President and Mrs. Bush are in Asia; he is participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference. Secretary of State Rice is attending the ancillary APEC Ministerial Conference, after negotiating for the opening of Gaza's borders on her 51st birthday. "How Rice Won a Mideast Deal" (worth reading). Something to watch: New Documents Reveal Saddam Hid WMDs, Was Tied to Al Qaida . Welcome to Sanity Island!

KYOTO, Japan (AP) - President Bush prodded China on Wednesday to grant more political freedom to its 1.3 billion people and held up rival Taiwan as an example of a society that has successfully moved from repression to democracy. In remarks sure to rile Beijing, Bush said, ``Modern Taiwan is free and democratic and prosperous. By embracing freedom at all levels, Taiwan has delivered prosperity to its people and created a free and democratic Chinese society.''

11/15/2005 - ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) -- President George Bush stopped here on the first leg of his week-long Asia tour and thanked servicemembers and civilians for volunteering to serve and continuing the fight the global war on terrorism. It was the president’s second visit here. He spoke for nearly 45 minutes with more than 4,500 servicemembers and civilian workersfrom all the services . Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Ferguson was one the nearly 3,500 military members at the event. The Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment troop from Fort Richardson, Alaska, was excited to see the...

If you make the Most High your dwelling-Even the LORD, who is my refuge-Then no harm will befall you,No disaster will come near your tent.For He will command His angels concerning youTo guard you in all your ways;They will lift you up in their hands,So that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Psalm 91: 9-12

BEIJING, China (Reuters) -- George W. Bush visits China this week for the third time as U.S. president, but Beijing awaits him with some of the uncertainty of a first-time visit, wondering whether he will bring goodwill or grievances. Chinese President Hu Jintao, whose first visit to Washington in September was cancelled because of Hurricane Katrina, will be anxious to gauge U.S. policy toward China for the rest of Bush's second term, Chinese observers said on Tuesday. "China is a rising power, so we can hardly curb all tensions with the United States," said Zhu Feng, an expert on Sino-U.S....

President and Mrs. Bush began their eight-day, four nation trip to Asia today, arriving at Osaka International Airport in Japan after having stopped in Alaska last evening for a speech to the troops at Elmendorf AFB from the Commander in Chief. They were welcomed at the airport by Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Ryozo Kato and his wife, Hanayo, and at the Kyoto State Guest House by Kyoto Governor Keiji Yamada and Mayor Yorikane Masumoto. He also met famed Japanese baseball star, Sadaharu Oh, and former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine.

A Vital Alliance, Built by Bush By Peter Brookes CNSNews.com Commentary November 15, 2005 President Bush, now in Japan, deserves a victory lap for a singular foreign policy accomplishment -- growing and deepening the U.S.-Japan alliance. Bush critics bemoan the state of relations with supposed European allies like France and Germany, but overlook the improvements in the Japanese alliance. Yet Japan is becoming a partner to America comparable only to Britain -- a staunch ally in the region, and a global partner in other issues around the globe; two powers that share similar values and vision, willing to pool resources...

President Bush escalated the bitter debate over the Iraq war on Monday, hurling back at Democratic critics the worries they once expressed that Saddam Hussein was a grave threat to the world. "They spoke the truth then and they're speaking politics now," Bush charged. Bush went on the attack after Democrats accused the president of manipulating and withholding some pre-war intelligence and misleading Americans about the rationale for war. "Some Democrats who voted to authorize the use of force are now rewriting the past," Bush said. "They're playing politics with this issue and they are sending mixed signals to our...

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush departed today for an eight-day trip to Asia to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in South Korea they will also be visiting Japan and China. The President spoke about the war on terror during a stop at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, enroute to Japan where he will begin his four country Asia tour. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice continued her visit in the middle east Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld met with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Chalabi. Pentagon officials did not allow TV or photo coverage of...

The United States has issued an alert for citizens living in southern China after receiving "credible information" that a terrorist threat may exist against US government facilities in the city of Guangzhou. A notice on the website of the US consulate in Hong Kong, says the threat "also may exist for places where Americans are known to congregate or visit, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools or outdoor recreation events". Last Wednesday, Chinese police warned that Islamic extremists could be planning attacks on luxury hotels in China this week, ahead of US President George W. Bush's three-day visit starting...

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is in New Delhi today to attend an India-Pakistan cricket match. Weightier matters, however, have been on his agenda since arriving in the Indian capital -- moving the peace process forward over Kashmir's future chief among them. Making Kashmir's embattled residents central to the search for peace is the best route toward a durable solution to an issue that three times has embroiled these nuclear powers in war. There has been a series of transformational events in South Asia in the last month in the run-up to Mr. Musharraf's cricket tour that makes peace genuinely attainable....

A South Korean journalist in Seoul last weekend asked the visiting US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice a pointed question about how she coped with a bureaucracy staffed largely with white men. Rice neither sidestepped the query nor brushed it away but took it head-on. She reminded the questioner that neither of her predecessors, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright, had been white men, then asserted: "I'm a package, I'm black and female and me." "I think I act as Condi Rice, and that's a person who is female and black and grew up in Alabama and lived in California and...

"How come the United States selects a female chimpanzee as Secretary of State?" "This black woman thinks rather a lot of herself." "She's so ugly she's losing face. Even a dog would be put off its dinner while she's being fed." The 5000 years of civilisation on which the Chinese pride themselves were not so evident this week in the comments on Condoleezza Rice's visit to Beijing posted on the internet site "New Tide Net". As monitored by the media analyst Liu Xiaobo, the overall tone of the 800 postings was hostile and about 10 per cent were racist, sexist...