Step by step to democracy in China (Friday, 25 July 2008) Posted by: Gaofei (Hits: 4) While China's crackdown on Tibet and heavy-handed approach to dissidents in general have reinforced its international image as a ruthless, totalitarian state ahead of next month's Summer Olympic Games, the reality on the ground is that the Middle Kingdom has never been more democratic and is, step by small step, becoming even more so
China stirs over offshore oil pact (Thursday, 24 July 2008) Posted by: Jacques (Hits: 9) In yet another skirmish over oil rights in the South China Sea, China has fired a stern warning shot across the bow of ExxonMobil Corporation. China is miffed that Exxon is seeking to enter into a deal with PetroVietnam to explore for oil in waters surrounding the disputed Spratly and Paracel island chains.
Indian government survives vote (Wednesday, 23 July 2008) Posted by: Jacques (Hits: 6) India's Congress party-led government has survived a vote of confidence over a civilian nuclear deal with the US.
The government motion received 275 votes with 256 against, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee said, hours after adjourning the debate amid claims of vote buying.
Myanmar denies Suu Kyi release (Wednesday, 23 July 2008) Posted by: Jacques (Hits: 8) Myanmar's military government has denied that the country's opposition leader will be freed by the end of the year, saying that reports of her early release from house arrest were incorrect.
Nyan Win, Myanmar's foreign minister, said his statement about Aung San Suu Kyi's freedom had been misunderstood by his counterparts at the Association of Southeast Nations (Asean) meeting, according to Singapore officials.
