U.S. takes aim at Burma; Clinton calls for ban on U.S. investment

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Madeleine Albright, US Secretary of State, has announced US Pres Bill Clinton's plan to ban new American investments in Myanmar because of the military regime or the State Law and Order Restoration Council's (Slorc) harsh treatment of democratic oppositionist Aung San Suu Kyi. The economic ban will not affect existing investments totaling $240 M. The ban follows another sanction which prevented Slorc officers and their relatives from entering the US.

Foreign investments, Burmese foreign relations, Myanmar

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U.S. strives to reaffirm its commitment to Asia

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Pres. Bill Clinton's failure to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Osaka, Japan, in Nov. 1995, coupled with his administration's poor handling of human rights and nuclear non-proliferation issues with China, have led many Asians to question the US' commitment to the region. However, administration officials noted that Clinton will strive to reaffirm his commitment in Asia through several key foreign policy initiatives.

Intnl Affairs & Finance, National Security and International Affairs

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Business as usual for U.S.; lack of specifics on Asia policies worries critics

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Pres Bill Clinton has been criticized by diplomats and lawmakers for not paying attention to Asian developments. Among the issues which Clinton administration have been addressing are the peaceful overtures towards North Korea, the promotion of economic reforms in China and economic rescue efforts for Brazil. Mr Clinton's lack of specifics in foreign affairs was seen as part of strategy to prevent his removal from office.

Analysis, International economic relations

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