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US seeks stronger Asian democracy (BBC, 9/07/07)

US President George W Bush has called for the strengthening of democracy across Asia.

In a speech ahead of the Asia-Pacific summit in Sydney, he said free countries should work together to support democratic institutions.

Mr Bush singled out Burma, calling on the military government to free all political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

He also urged China to use next year's Olympics to show "greater openness".

In his wide-ranging speech to business leaders in Sydney, Mr Bush said Australia and the US were united by common interests.

"We seek an Asia-Pacific region that is growing in freedom and prosperity and peace," he said.