U.S. Eases Financial Sanctions on Myanmar

News gives China-based U.S. manufacturers a new neighboring market to consider May 18 – The United States has decided to ease its financial sanctions on Myanmar after a visit to Washington on Thursday by the Southeast Asian nation’s Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin. The U.S. described the move as a reward in recognition of Myanmar’s dramatic steps to open up its political system. “As an iron fist has unclenched in Burma, we have extended our hand, and are entering a new phase in our engagement on behalf of a more democratic and prosperous future for the Burmese people,” U.S. President … Continue reading
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Chinese youth delegation visits Pakistan under exchange program

Chinese youth delegation members pose for a group photos outside the building of Punjab Assembly in eastern Pakistan's Lahore, May 16, 2012.
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BSO cellist apologizes for rude behavior

The principal cellist of Beijing Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Oleg Vedernikov apologized for his impolite behavior toward a woman on a bullet train from Shenyang to Beijing.
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Foreign heckler arouses netizen anger

A Russian man?s harassment of a Chinese female train passenger caught on video has enraged internet users throughout China, further stoking anti-foreigner sentiment already exacerbated by similar incidents in recent weeks.
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