31.   But Burns said Washington wants Beijing to strengthen export controls before allowing any transfer of nuclear technology.

32.   Central government leaders have shifted top officials throughout the country to help strengthen their control.

33.   Chinese delegate Ju Kuilin acknowledged the need to strengthen internal controls and reduce costs in the United Nations.

34.   China strengthened controls on nuclear weapons technology exports in the past year after criticisms from Washington that Beijing was aiding clandestine nuclear programs in Pakistan and Iran.

35.   Communist Party strengthens control in National Assembly election.

36.   EU leaders are due to consider strengthening immigration controls at a summit next week in the Spanish city of Seville.

37.   Experts urged Asian countries Thursday to strengthen controls against tobacco use as giant cigarette makers turn to the region because of strong restrictions in the United States and elsewhere.

38.   Facing the threat of U.S. trade sanctions, Taiwan is strengthening export controls against pirated goods, officials said Friday.

39.   EU leaders are due to consider strengthening immigration controls at a summit meeting next week in the Spanish city of Seville.

40.   Goldman said in a statement Friday that it accepted the administrative action, and would do its best to strengthen controls.