[PDLM]

Indeed - that's just too weird. I guess it must be some sort of reciprocity thing.

[Skyhook]

Yeah thats weird isnt it ? Why is Monaco on that list ? Its definitely the odd one out, or does Richard Gere reside there ?

[KnowItAll]

Or they might have some connection related to Taiwan.

[paella]

Exactly, it seems so scattergun that either there are several reasons behind it, or just a random selection.

And even that's not obvious.

[ontheroad]

Or someone with poor geography/spelling skills confused Monaco with Morocco....

It's either that or because a documentary about the Dalai Lama ("Dalai Lama Renaissance") co-won best doco at the Monaco International Film Festival last year. And that would be a bit cheap.

[Boris]

Either explanation is about right I think.

In regard of the first point it rates up there with the accurate Chinglish translation found inside inflight magazines on domestic routes.

On the second point. If it beat out a Chinese documentary about heroic cabbage farmers , its on the money.

[Boris]

The reason why Zimbabwe is not on the list?
Zimbabwe Arms Shipment Halted As South African Workers Refuse To Unload Boat |Sky News|World News

[PDLM]

And also perhaps the reason why South Africa is since the arms are from China.

[Boris]

Exactly..............

[100LL]

Hey guys, this is my first post.

Seems finally some of the mainstream media picked up the news:

As the Games knock China shuts the door
CHINA - HONG KONG As the Games knock China shuts the door - Asia News

China imposes new visa restrictions
AFP: China imposes new visa restrictions

China puts visa limits through Kong Hong
China puts visa limits through Kong Hong - International Herald Tribune