21.   Under Assad, Syria followed a strictly socialist economic system for years.

22.   Vietnam has said it does not belong on the list, saying that protecting and developing human rights is a natural function of the socialist system.

23.   When communism ended a decade ago, Wajda and other directors lost some of their main themes, such as ridiculing the socialist system.

24.   While planning to gradually open its economy, North Korea fears possible serious political repercussions the move might have on its socialist system, analysts in Seoul say.

25.   An influx of foreign investors would inevitably undermine its socialist system, Naewoe officials said.

26.   Beijing also fears the collapse of the North Korean regime could pose a threat to the socialist system in China, he was quoted as saying.