Step by step to democracy in China (Friday, 25 July 2008) Posted by: Gaofei (Hits: 1) 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
Myanmar hints at Suu Kyi release (Tuesday, 22 July 2008) Posted by: Jacques (Hits: 14)
Myanmar's military government has hinted that it could free Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's detained opposition leader, within six months.
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.
Two dead in Chinese blasts (Tuesday, 22 July 2008) Posted by: Gaofei (Hits: 12) Two explosions on buses in the south-western Chinese city of Kunming have left at least two people dead and 14 injured, according to reports (see the video).
Talks begin between Thailand and and Cambodia over temple standoff (Tuesday, 22 July 2008) Posted by: Jacques (Hits: 22)
Senior Thai and Cambodian defence officials have begun talks to find a solution to the week-long standoff over disputed land near the ancient hindu Preah Vihear temple along their border.
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: 7) 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.
Vote setback for Nepalese Maoists (Tuesday, 22 July 2008) Posted by: Jacques (Hits: 5) Former Maoist rebels in Nepal have failed to have the candidate they were supporting elected as first president of the new republic.
Ramraja Prasad Singh lost a run-off in the constituent assembly to Nepali Congress party candidate Ram Baran Yadav by 282 votes to 308.
