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2007-05-27 India-Pakistan

China denies visa to Indian official, says he is a Chinese citizen

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Posted by John Frum 2007-05-27 08:52|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Meanwhile...

In a break from the past, India looks to be taking tentative steps towards increasing political contacts with Taiwan. Although New Delhi does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taipei, it will be playing host in mid-June to Taiwans main Opposition leader and Kuomintang chairman Ma Ying-jeou who is also the partys candidate for this years presidential elections.

Posted by John Frum 2007-05-27 08:57|| 2007-05-27 08:57|| Front Page Top

#2 Well, if The Chinese consider Arunachal Pradesh part of China, shouldn't they just let the guy visit China anyway without a visa, since he's a "Chinese Citizen"? I don't get it...

Posted by sludge 2007-05-27 09:36|| 2007-05-27 09:36|| Front Page Top

#3 Interesting world in which India would recognize Taiwan and we wouldn't.

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2007-05-27 12:48|| 2007-05-27 12:48|| Front Page Top

#4 Well, being a Chinese citizen, he could get in, but he might have a very hard time getting back out again.

Posted by gromky 2007-05-27 13:52|| 2007-05-27 13:52|| Front Page Top

#5 If China thought they could get away with it, they'd claim all of India. China is a mad bull in a large glass shop. They need to have a come-uppance, to curb their territorial ambitions. Unfortunately, I can't see how to do that at the moment, but as time passes...

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-05-27 14:54|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-05-27 14:54|| Front Page Top

#6 They need to have a come-uppance, to curb their territorial ambitions. Unfortunately, I can't see how to do that at the moment, but as time passes...

Bird Flu!

Posted by Natural Law 2007-05-27 16:33|| 2007-05-27 16:33|| Front Page Top

#7 economic disruption - watch when the banking house of cards folds

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-05-27 17:25|| 2007-05-27 17:25|| Front Page Top

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