Battle of the broadcasters

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The Clinton administration's policy on China currently revolves around the issue of which US agency should be authorized to broadcast in the country. The independent Radio Free Asia focuses mainly on domestic news while the Voice of America (VOA) broadacasts US and world news plus a 30-minute program on Chinese issues.Chinese officials are not contented with any of these agencies, fearing that these may provoke rebellion. Clinton is supporting Radio Free Asia on the condition that VOA administers. The various parties involved, except for VOA, spurned the decision.

China, Foreign operations, Media coverage, Broadcasting policy, United States. International Broadcasting Bureau. Voice of America

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The battle for Britain's top warship-builder

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Naval shipbuilder VSEL was the subject of bitter competition between British Aerospace and GEC before it was finally purchased by the latter company in Jun 1995. VSEL's board recognised that becoming part of a larger company would give it greater financial security, as well as access to a strong sales and marketing network. There was a long period of uncertainty before the deal was finalised, but in the end the company's shareholders and optionholders benefited considerably.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shipbuilding industry, General Electric Company PLC, VSEL

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Reporter's notebook: Bolivia's nine-to-one odds against winning the coca battle

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The continuing acceptance of coca cultivation by Bolivians has been an economic necessity, since not much other than coca can grow in the arid Bolivian soil. The plant matures within six months, does not require fertilization, and can be harvested four times a year. Recent agreements with President Reagan have attempted to put a stop on coca export, but the trend is not likely to continue due to budget restrictions.

Usage, Pharmaceutical industry, Economic policy, Coca, Cocaine, Bolivia

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