Bush tells China to open the door to freedom

"As China reforms its economy, its leaders are finding that once the door to freedom is opened even a crack, it cannot be closed. As the people of China grow in prosperity, their demands for political freedom will grow as well," said Mr Bush in a speech in Kyoto.

The President went on to eulogise Taiwan, the autonomous island that has enjoyed de facto independence from China for more than 50 years, largely because of American support. Until 1979, Washington recognised Taipei as the capital of China.

"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," said Mr Bush, who also praised Japan as "a pillar of stability and security for the region".
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...874793,00.html

Now this HAD to have pissed off the Chinese government. :dance: