The Hindu,
23 July 2008
East Asia Summit explores free trade area prospects
Singapore: The East Asia Summit (EAS), a "leaders-driven forum" with India, as also China and Japan in its fold, "is studying the feasibility of a free trade area among its 16 countries." This was indicated by an official spokesman for the Summit after the Foreign Ministers of the member-countries met in Singapore on Tuesday under the auspices of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). India was represented by Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma... ......
The Times of India,
23 July 2008
Beijing in 'bunker mode' for Olympics
Beijing: Its ancient city walls were demolished decades ago, but with the Olympic Games fast approaching Beijing is raising a new defence that is echoing those long-gone fortifications. The capital has gone into fortress mode for next month's Games, with police checkpoints choking road traffic into Beijing, tightened security across the city, and even surface-to-air missiles set up near Olympic venues... ......
