China's moves in Spratlys spark international ire

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Many observers believe that China's incursions into a Philippine-claimed part of the Spratly Islands has opened the long-standing dispute to greater international scrutiny. The discovery of a Chinese-built structure on Mischief Shoal, a reef located well within Philippine territorial waters, has alarmed not only the Philippine government but the US and other Southeast Asian nations as well. Analysts state that the Chinese will now have to deal with the Assn. of South East Asian Nations and the US government, all of whom have expressed concern over its recent actions.

Boundary disputes

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Philippine patrols in the Spratly's navigate political waters along with choppy seas

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The Philippines faces strong political and military pressure from China as itc continues to protect the Freedom island group of the controversial Spratly Islands. The Philippines shares a claim of all or part of the islands with China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Malaysia. Chinese vessels plying the area surrounding the islands have hinted that they have enough force to overrun Philippine Navy vessels at will. However, the Philippine Navy has also shown signs that it is willing to fight for the islands if necessary.

Political aspects, Territorial waters

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For-profit international schools blossom, fueled by expanding class of expatriates

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There is an increasing demand in many countries for education based on internationally recognized curricula as it is fueled by the expanding number of a class of expatriates. A Singapore health-care company is currently into international-school management in China. A Bangkok-based firm has its Phnom Penh development that centers on a school for foreigners. An Australian company is also involved in setting up a school for the children of Taiwan executives transferred to Ho Chi Minh City.

Elementary and secondary schools, Private Schools, Social aspects, Schools, Education, Executives

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