91.   But East Timor will continue to have strong trade ties with the giant around it, and an embassy in the Indonesian capital.

92.   But foreign diplomats have described the trade ties between the island neighbors as disorganized and lukewarm.

93.   But it gave in to protests by Algeria, a former colony with important petroleum and other trade ties to France.

94.   But there were no recriminations Sunday against the United States, with which Vietnam now seeks diplomatic and trade ties.

95.   But they stopped short of forging formal trade ties with the Jewish state until a comprehensive peace settlement is achieved.

96.   But scars remain and trade ties are lagging.

97.   Canada cares too much about strengthening its trade ties with China, instead of demanding faster action on human rights, said Thubten Samdup of the Canada Tibet Committee.

98.   Central Asian governments are far more interested in building trade ties with their powerful neighbor than becoming mixed up in the long-running ethnic feud.

99.   China set a conciliatory tone Friday ahead of a visit by U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor, expressing hope for better trade ties and downplaying frictions over human rights.

100.   Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen has accused the United States of playing politics with trade ties and spoiling overall relations, the state-run China Daily reported Monday.