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Bush: China Must End Detentions

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The President is expected to say in his marquee speech during his Asia trip he has "deep concerns" about human rights in China, will urge Beijing to end detentions and guarantee citizen freedoms.

Bush he'll also praise the U.S. relationship with South Korea, say North Korea has a long way to go before being taken off his "axis of evil" list.

The President will deliver the address in Bangkok, Thailand Thursday morning. The White House released prepared text nearly 18 hours in advance.

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