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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