1.   The Chinese government has strenghened its ties to neighboring Buddhist nations by lending out Buddha artifacts for short periods.

2.   In addition, there are neighboring nations that have been elevated to associate member status.

3.   Japan is widely expected to come under pressure at the meeting to do more to stimulate its economy and help neighboring Asian nations under the financial turmoil.

4.   Japan is widely expected to come under pressure at the meeting to do more to stimulate its economy and help neighboring Asian nations experiencing financial turmoil.

5.   Most would be used to reconstruct the Bosnian economy but funds would also be funnelled to neighboring nations that used to be part of Yugoslavia.

6.   Mozambique was keen to push trade with neighboring Commonwealth nations.

7.   On the eve of talks between the Philippines and China over the disputed Spratly Islands, neighboring nations expresses concern over recent developments and called for a peaceful solution.

8.   Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said his country will do its best to help neighboring nations hurt by the ongoing economic crisis, The Straits Times reported Wednesday.

9.   Southern African presidents, fearing economic instability in Zimbabwe could spread to neighboring nations, have backed the deal and called for domestic dialogue to bring peace to Zimbabwe.