Bush Pushes Democracy in Asia, as Taiwan Bristles Under Fresh Chinese Pressure

President Bush called Friday for democracies in the Asia-Pacific region to work together to support democratic values and help those working for free societies. In a speech in Sydney, Bush listed Taiwan among the region's democracies. In contrast, he expressed the hope that when China hosts the 2008 Olympic Games, it would use the opportunity to demonstrate "a commitment to greater openness and tolerance." Read