1.   And as those Asian giants did, Konka is counting on taking a great leap forward in consumer electronics through technology.

2.   But he strongly defended his call for more, not less, commercial dealings with the Asian giant.

3.   Despite the fierce war of words between U.S. and Chinese leaders in recent weeks, North American business leaders are continuing to invest in the Asian giant.

4.   Despite the volatile history of U.S.-China relations, the current state of affairs between the United States and the Asian giant appears to be relatively calm.

5.   Just Tuesday, the US Senate agreed to normalized trade with the Asian giant.

6.   President Clinton moved Wednesday to renew most favored nation trade status with China, saying the United States must continue to engage the Asian giant.

7.   While it looks the part of a successful investment bank, can this Asian financial giant win a profitable role in international finance?

8.   Primakov also has tried to bring Russia closer to Asian giants such as China and India as way to counterbalance U.S. global influence.

9.   Guenter Verheugen, a deputy leader of the opposition Social Democrats, said China should not be isolated and it is right for Kohl to visit the Asian giant.

10.   Kuchma said Ukraine is ready to cooperate closely with China and wants to tighten economic, political and military ties with the Asian giant.