The authorities expressed their concern but promises to improve conditions seemed only konghua,(empty words).

The evaluation identified clear evidence of the success of the human rights based approach and several public authorities have expressed an interest.

The Soviet authorities have expressed concern about the future of the republic's Russian minority.

American military authorities have also expressed this concern.

The authorities expressed amazement that nobody was killed, though more than 20 people were injured.

It is an idea the authority has also expressed in recent days.

These concern the political section with regard to which the Chinese authorities have expressed a number of reservations.

The Dutch authorities have not expressed a position to date.

Danish authorities have expressed regret, but have refused to take action.

The Spanish authorities expressed confidence that the situation would improve.