US decides on transit plan: source (Taiwan's President banned from the US)

[ECH1969]

A US source said yesterday that US President George W. Bush will allow President Chen Shui-bian to transit through the US on his way to and from Latin America. Bush authorized Chen to stop in Honolulu, Hawaii, on his way to Latin America, and in Anchorage, Alaska, on his return flight.

However, Chen is only allowed to rest and refuel, and is not permitted to stay overnight in either city. The decision, which was proposed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, was made by Bush himself, US and Taiwanese diplomatic sources said.

Chen is scheduled to depart Taipei today for Paraguay. He will later visit Costa Rica for the inauguration of president-elect Oscar Arias before returning to Taipei May 11.

The Chen administration is also understood to be shocked and displeased with Bush's reponse to its request, and has called for more negotiations on the matter.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/archives/2006/05/03/2003305880
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Why would * ban Taiwan's President from the US?

[unschooler]

1. China considers Taiwan a rebellious province.

Provinces do not have their own heads of state.


Good thing we're standing up for democracy around the world.

[Sinti]

2. China pays the bills - don't want to bite the hand that feeds, do we? n/t

[Up2Late]

3. He's "The Decider!"

Too bad he always makes the wrong decisions.

[ShockediSay]

4. Bush authorized Chen to stop in Honolulu,... Bullspit!!!

"Bush authorized Chen to stop in Honolulu, Hawaii, on his way to Latin America, and in Anchorage, Alaska, on his return flight.However, Chen is only allowed to rest and refuel, and is not permitted to stay overnight in either city."

Nothing like caving to China, but with our troops overextended in Iraq, as is our budget and our National debt, held by the Chinese, we are considerably weakened.

[rodeodance]

5. now we have 'news' reports that Bush himself made the decision. Funny!

.....However, Chen is only allowed to rest and refuel, and is not permitted to stay overnight in either city. The decision, which was proposed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, was made by Bush himself, US and Taiwanese diplomatic sources said.