1.   Chinese leaders fear unrest may spread as economic growth slows and as bankrupt state firms lay off workers.

2.   Chinese leaders fear unrest may spread as economic growth slows and as bankrupt state companies lay off workers.

3.   Many fear unrest could increase in coming weeks.

4.   Many fear renewed unrest in the lead up to the elections and beyond.

5.   The Cambodian government fears labor unrest could deter foreign investment, seen as crucial to rebuild the country after decades of war and turmoil.

6.   The Communist Party fears worker unrest, especially as it tries to reform the moribund, debt-ridden state sector.