61.   In their application, the northeastern dissidents said the China Democracy Party would help fight corruption by supervising government operations and thereby contribute to social stability.

62.   Instead, Chinese leaders outlawed the group three months later, labeling it a threat to social stability and Communist Party rule.

63.   Instead, Beijing outlawed Falun Gong three months later as a threat to social stability and Communist Party rule.

64.   In the meeting, President Jiang Zemin had demanded leading officials to take responsibility for maintaining social stability.

65.   It said the changes are needed to balance civil rights against social stability, and prevent foreigners from using Hong Kong as a base to destabilize China.

66.   Jia said that along with social stability Beijing needed a better urban environment.

67.   It will need the support of poor farmers to maintain social stability during hard times.

68.   Liu said raising farm incomes is critical for ensuring social stability and overall economic development.

69.   Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said Western ideas of human rights focus too much on the individual and not enough on needs for social stability.

70.   Mahathir has said Western ideas of human rights focus too much on the individual and not enough on the need for social stability.