Asia-Pacific
Chinese job losses prompt exodus
Thu, 11/06/2008 - 15:08 — newsTens of thousands of migrant workers leave the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou after losing their jobs, officials say.
China makes Taiwan plea to Obama
Thu, 11/06/2008 - 11:43 — newsBeijing urges the new Obama administration in the US to oppose Taiwan's aspirations towards independence.
Bombers' families demand access
Thu, 11/06/2008 - 08:33 — newsThe families of three men facing execution for the Bali bombings complain they have been denied a final chance to see them.
Taiwan leader meets China envoy
Thu, 11/06/2008 - 04:43 — newsTaiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou meets briefly with Chinese envoy and defends talks amid continuing protests.
Taiwan crowd besieges China envoy
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 17:31 — newsCrowds surround a hotel in the Taiwanese capital to protest against a top-ranking Chinese envoy's visit.
Threat as Bali bombers face death
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 04:41 — newsBomb threats are delivered to Western embassies in Jakarta as three Bali bombers await imminent execution.
Top Chinese envoy in Taiwan talks
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 01:50 — newsThe most senior Chinese official to visit Taiwan since 1949 begins talks on improving trade relations between the two sides.
Cordial relations?
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 00:01 — newsChinese visit reveals distrust felt by many in Taiwan
