Letter From Kathmandu MorungExpress Beijing has consistently linked economic and military aid to Kathmandu's adherence to a "one China" policy, a thinly veiled reference to Nepal's ban on ... and more »

* Export curbs not economically effective for conservation

Daily Mail

Foxconn hopes higher wages will prevent worker suicides domain-B Taipei County, Taiwan-based Hon Hai is the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer and employs 800000 people on the Chinese mainland with 300000 ... Loss of hope blamed for China iPhone firm suicidesCathNews Asia (blog) Ipod Manufacturer forces worers to sign 'no suicide' pledgeSocialist Worker Harsh working conditions at Foxconn fuel suicidal tendenciesdomain-B Daily Mail all 101 news articles »

Mediated solution not an option for Taiwan in Lafayette case Focus Taiwan News Channel If the contracts were violated, Taiwan's military could sue the French suppliers, the MND statement said. The court case was launched in 2001 by Taiwan's ... and more »

The Guardian

US hegemony in Middle East is ending The Guardian In such circumstances, it won't just be Russia and Turkey expanding their reach in the region, but China, India and Brazil will all bid for a role, ... and more »

May 31 (Bloomberg) -- China’s stocks fell, sending the benchmark index to its biggest monthly decline since August, on concern the European debt crisis is worsening and the government will step up measures to curb property speculation.

Reuters

Suicide Tech Factory Owner Agrees To Wage Rises eWEEK Europe UK In response to ever-increasing worker suicides, Hon Hai Group, the owner of Foxconn, a technology and electronics manufacturing supplier to the giants of ... Workers' suicides: The human cost of an iPadSocialist Party Something rotten at Apple's core? Shocking toll of suicides at iPad factory in ...Daily Mail all 1,049 news articles »

May 31 (Bloomberg) -- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. will provide financing, export credit and advisory services to a railway project in the United Arab Emirates, said Yi Huiman , a bank executive vice president.

May 31 (Bloomberg) -- China’s stocks fell, adding to a monthly loss for the benchmark index, as declines by commodity producers on concern Europe’s debt crisis is worsening overshadowed gains by drugmakers and consumer companies.

Burma: Chinese Premier's Visit Should Spotlight Rights ReliefWeb (press release) China is Burma's largest neighbor, major trading partner, arms supplier and most vocal international diplomatic supporter. Human Rights Watch urged China to ... and more »