11.   His government has proposed legislation that is seen as a first step toward easing strict curbs on the press.

12.   Liberalized trade with the United States also is contingent on Vietnam easing curbs on free emigration.

13.   Shi said he told Daley that China wants the United States to ease curbs on the export of high-tech equipment to China.

14.   The EU reminded the Yugoslav authorities that its decision to ease curbs on trade last April was linked to hopes of democratic reforms.

15.   The government also has eased curbs on foreign exchange transactions for Pakistanis receiving education and medical treatment outside the country, he said.

16.   The legislation eases curbs on the sale of medicine and allows the sale of food to Cuba for the first time.

17.   U.S. eases curbs on spare parts for oil industry.

18.   Western diplomats, threatening aid cuts, have pressured the government to ease curbs on the media and rights of free expression ahead of elections later this year.

19.   According to press reports, the document asks Japan to ease curbs on foreign newcomers entering the telecommunications market and soften regulations on the establishment of large-scale retail stores.

20.   The document also asks Japan to ease curbs on foreign newcomers to enter the telecommunications market and soften regulations on establishment of large-scale retail stores.