links for 2008-04-25

• Arms shipment meant for Zimbabwe to return to China - International Herald Tribune
  China's strategic retreat in delivering the weapons could help mollify critics of its human rights record before it holds the Olympic Games in Beijing this summer.
  (tags: china africa military)
• New rules for expats in China - International Herald Tribune
  The rules, which were introduced last week with no warning and little explanation, limit new visas to 30 days, making it difficult, if not impossible, for long-term residents to hold down jobs and maintain uncomplicated lives.
  (tags: expat china olympics)