Kohl comfort: German chancellor disappoints Tibet support groups

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China's pressure on foreign governments to mute outside criticism appears to be gaining success, with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl fighting a conference on Tibet held in Bonn. The government cancelled a government grant for the conference, tried to block a related parliamentary motion, and attempted to force Tibetan leaders to sign an unpalatable statement. Critics accused the German leaders of caving in, saying that shows human rights are a readily waived demand and that China's economic potential grips leaders' imaginations.

China, Political activity, Political aspects, Kohl, Helmut, Chinese foreign relations, Tibet, Civil rights, Tibetans

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No quick fix: watered-down initiatives leave Asia dissastified

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Asian leaders were not excited about the final resolution that the United Nations Summit for Social Development issued after meeting Mar 6-12 in Copenhagen. Few of the initial proposals survived in their original strength but a number of ideas promulgated at the conference do address Asian concerns. The summit specifically recognized that programs mandated by the World Bank and Intl Monetary Fund often carry onerous social costs. Several industrialized nations agreed to write off the debt of the poorest countries.

Developing countries, Industrialized countries, Foreign economic assistance, United Nations, Industrial nations

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New agendas: European NGOs rethink their strategies in Asia

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Europe's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with Asian interests are reassessing their goals and methods in the rubble of their old, Cold War paradigms. Specific, transregional issues now draw more attention, as does a practical approach not tied to radical leftist politics. Asian NGOs recognize many of the same problems, but now focus more on sharing information regionally rather than funneling it to Europe. Both sets of NGOs can learn from each other, the better to understand and tackle Asia's troubles.

Europe, International aspects, Asia, Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations

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